E SE PUPO PUPO


By Akin Ojumu

Beloved Family,
Dearest Friends,
Feisty Foes,
Cherished Classmates,
Neighborly Neighbors;

Lend me your ears, I pray thee this day.

Today, I speak not to foment theological tango, incite doctrinal disputations or provoke political polemics.

Those are for another day. The pause button on rabble-rousing will be lifted when the party balloons deflate. The saber-rattling will resume when the celebration glitters settle.

I come here today to pray that the kind words you heaped on me be multiplied to you a thousand fold. May the good wishes you send my way be returned in ceaseless ways.

I’m here prostrating to express my profound gratitude to everyone for allowing me to occupy your thoughts today.
I go down on my knees to say that your prayers are received with a resounding gong of Amen.

I want you to know that the birthday compliments are greatly appreciated from the bottom of my heart.

Be reminded that you are all venerable men and be assured that you are all honorable women.

My heart is full, it overflows with gratitude
The levee of my eyes is bursting at the seams ready to break.
I must pause here to regain my composure and allow the well of tears to recede.

Thank you!!!
Daalụ!!!
Na gode!!!
E se pupo!!!
Uwese kakabo!!!

God bless you all real good.

Sincerely yours,

Akin

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