Happy Birthday Blood - Raimi, Olorunfemi Adelaja Kasim Poem by Raimi Babatunde

How time really flies
Like the beautiful birds in the sky
As I pen, i remember all
The daily struggles and waiting nights
Problems surmounted, "Victoria ascerta"
All those days in the hood
The street made us tough

You may not understand
He is the deepest Brother on earth
My blood, my brother, my friend
Lifes journey would be boring
Without a rare gem like you
Thank you Mama for your choices
That's why you are celebrated

As you celebrate today
I look back to yesterday
Which made all the difference
You held on to your dream
Passed through fire and briemstones with me
All those, just to make you strong

I couldn't ask for anything better
Than you my dear friend and Brother
Together, we have blazed the trail
We are not there yet
But surely you know
We are not where we used to

If you truly love me as afriend or acquaintance
Even your Life Coach and Poet
If I have ever touched you in beautiful ways
If you have ever smiled at my posts
Please do so again
Help wish him a happy birthday

I remember all the promises
Especially in the month of February 2012
If Jesus tarries, I will keep them!
Make me the proudest Brother
Go all out and be the best
It's in you Femi

Ladies and Gentlemen
Friends, colleagues and associates
Wellwishers home and away
Please raise a glass
To my one and only Brother
My beloved, in whom I am pleased
As we say "Happy Birthday"

In health you will be strong
In riches, it will spread like the sea
In service you will be celebrated
But above all these
May HIS perfect will be your lot
As you celebrate today
Happy birthday Femi