I am not an ordained Priest But permit me to pray for you on your day: “May you be blessed, provided that the sun still rises from the east And may you be protected, provided that the sun still rules the day. “May heavens answer when you call And may night never visit on your day; May you walk and never fall And may your handwork give you a huge pay.” Happy birthday and many returns Mrs. Anthonia Ossai. ©Francis Onwuchuruba. Poet/Author of “ It is my business ”- A collection of poems on Nigeria socio-economic and political issues.

Lend me your quill And make me famous Not for tomorrow But just for today. Lend me your quill And I will scribe to shake the world Not to cause an earthquake Or make the wind run more than its speed But to make the living and even the dead rejoice. Your story is already viral on earth But today permit me to show her your path After reading your: ‘ Ome Ihe Jide Ofo Afo!’ - A play I concluded to be your apostle, though never told you I surprised you and made you say ‘ waoooo’ When after reading it and remised it into a Verse Drama . You saw my zeal and concurred When I said “ It is my business ”- My collection of poems As you took it as your own business as well To make the world hear my ‘juvenile voice’ That even after my demise, I still live. Knowing you is a blessing to posterity Because my children’s children Will tell our story So on this your day, I pray for you thus: “Your sun will shine and shine and shine Your moon