Segun Ozique

You are a rarity with a heart of  light With soul soft as dawn, pure as dew,   Untouched by evil shadows,   Unshaken despite the world’s weight.   How could anyone *not* love you?   Even your mischief is spun from kindness,   Your laughter a melody that disarms,   Your spirit too bright for bitterness to touch.   With your gentle defiance of cynicism,   Displaying goodness, like a child’s wonder,   With laughter that never dims but glows brighter,   Even when life tries to teach it caution.   So keep your shenanigans, and playful storms,   For they too are part of your magic:   You are an unguarded joy of a soul   That needs no armour to be brave.

It's been nearly twenty-five years, a journey begun, With a visit to your friend, my sis - then we walked beneath moonlit skies and under sun. Through laughter and tears, joy and strife, You’ve remained the heart and grace of my life. With every sunrise, I count myself blessed, To walk this path with you-my soul’s rest. You’ve shaped my world with love and light, Made wrongs seem fewer, and burdens light. Your strength is silent, your kindness deep, In your arms, even storms go to sleep. You’ve lifted me higher, helped me stand tall, With a quiet resolve that carries it all. Your beauty endures, both inside and out, A radiant smile that casts away doubt. And oh, your stern gaze—so firm, yet true, Still has the power to pull me through. I still see us walking, side by side, On quiet Abuja evenings, in gentle stride. Those moments linger, soft and bright, Memories wrapped in golden light. You’ve met life’s trials with hope on your lips, With steady grace and whis...