Adaora,  (on her birthday)

Princess of the new world,
Beauty like night stars;
You melt the frozen hearts of men
With your smile.
It is of you
They sing
In the songs of the new year
At the end of the violent harmattan.

You,
Smooth like the ripe Utu
Of summer time;
You set my soul flying in ecstasy
Each time
I dream of a woman

Eyes smile,
Like newborn children
That see you
In the morning
Full of colours,
In full bloom.

Will I ever forget
The first day I saw you
Perched like the rose Butterfly
Voice like that of the song goddess
Reading the psalm of angels?

Will I ever forget those days of
Trying to see you again?

I was a tender heart
Seeking the face of an angel.

Everyday,  I think about you;
Days like this,  especially,
When the world celebrate
The birth of the new princess-
The birth of you.

I think about you
And I pray

May the light of your eyes shine brighter.

May the charm of your being
Hold me hostage
Forever.

Happy birthday,  dearie.

Many more years!