TRIBUTE ODE: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PROFESSOR SIMEON DOSUNMU"

Today, we celebrate you—

Not just the scholar, but the fatherly guide,

The one who listens, who cares,

Who lifts others quietly, without asking for applause.

You’ve built more than a platform;

You’ve built a family of minds,

A space where ideas grow,

And where we feel seen, heard, and valued.

Your selflessness teaches us daily

That true greatness is in giving,

In shaping lives with patience, wisdom,

And a heart that never grows tired of nurturing.

May this year wrap you in laughter,

Warmth, and peace—

And may you feel the love

That radiates from every life you’ve touched.

Happy Birthday, Sir.

We celebrate you, today and always.

The poet persona celebrates Professor Simeon Adetunji Dosunmu on his birthday, 1st of December, 2025. The voice of the poem appreciates the intelligence and selfless nature of the addresse. The piece also pryes and wishes the best for him.