ODE: "FOR SAGE ABIODUN MOSHOOD" BY AJAKAYE STRIDA

Today, a glory was born, a glory is born,

"happy birthday" is a litote 

for a day cannot completely celebrate a man who paths

are spread across timeless seasons.

He does not just write,

you somersault moments into timeless records.

His excellence has no dash to be filled.

Have you met a man loyal to the truth?

Have you seen a victory married to labour?

Have you read Literatures of integrity?

Do you know of any creature of Eledumare 

who carries responsibilities with dignified grace?

If yes, it is simply Great Abiodun Moshood,

nobody shares reporting with him.

His handsomeness glitters without noise,

his discipline is quiet and respectable,

he is the discovered forest of knowledge 

that no man dares to cut down.

Peace finds a place in his speech,

the man who knows the exact headlines,

I recognise the footsteps of your lines through rich details.

Happy birthsecond to you I say,

you deserve this for every half of a second in life.

The heavens are clapping the cloud, the wind is sane,

a mighty soul was born today.

AJAKAYE STRIDA finds a believer in you,

you have earned relevance beyond a cheap race.

©️ RASHIDAT OLAMIDAYO AJAKAYE STRIDA

-Nigeria

This poem, "ODE: FOR SAGE ABIODUN MOSHOOD" by Rashidat Olamidayo Ajakaye, is a celebratory ode praising Abiodun Moshood's exceptional qualities. It highlights his achievements, integrity, and impact through rhetorical questions and vivid imagery. The poem portrays him as a paragon of excellence, knowledge, and dignity, deserving of celebration on his birthday. The tone is laudatory, respectful, and joyful.