TRIBUTE ODE: “QUEEN ANIKEEMI” BY STEPHEN AYODELE AYINMODE

Omo oni ba Ekun, daughter of grace and destiny, you walk with the quiet confidence of lineage, bearing the dignity of those whose names are whispered with respect.

In your eyes, the calm fire of heritage glows, a reminder that you are crafted from strength

and guided by an ancestral crown.

From the Awori kingdom you rise,

a queen not only by birthright but by the way life bows gently

when you choose to speak, when you choose to shine.

Your steps carry the rhythm of old rivers, your voice, the melody of stories that refuse to fade.

A creative writer with ink-stained dreams, you weave words into soft lanterns, light for wandering hearts, warmth for those who trust your imagination.

In every line you craft, a part of your soul stands proud, restless, brilliant, unforgettable.

Temperamental, yes.

Like the wind that refuses to be caged, like the rain that pours its truth boldly. 

Yet you are a jolly friend, one who colours moments with laughter, one whose presence turns ordinary hours into festivals of warmth and joy.

So today, Queen Anikeemi, may the world bow to your light.

May peace fill your steps, may love crown your days, and may this new year unfold

like a golden chapter written by your own hands.

Happy Birthday Rashidat Olamidayo Ajakaye .

© STEPHEN AYODELE AYINMODE

-Nigeria

The poem "Queen Anikeemi" is a rich and vibrant tribute to the birthday queen, Rashidat Olamidayo Ajakaye. The poem celebrates her heritage, strength, and creativity. The use of cultural references, vivid imagery, and lyrical language makes the poem a compelling and engaging read.