Monday, March 29, 2021

A Tree On The Hill: HRM Sir Emmanuel O. Elayo, The Osana of Keana



Powerful enough are the looks,

Powerful enough is the name:

That speaks of courage,

That speaks of sacrifice,

Honoured by state and country,

Crowned a King for who you are, 

Made so still for what they saw

And for all the inspiration you are.


Like a tree on the hill top,

Blown about by the winds

And yet still firmly rooted

And green as can ever be,

Warmed by the sun at noon

And cooled by the night dewy hours

Like a giant Ghana-must-go

Taking in all that comes,

ever untiring.


Age comes kicking but never bowed,

A hidden energy keeps surging

And with renewed valour he strides

Like a stallion spurred to win,  

Striving always for the best,

Receiving nods and insults

But like a rubbish heap,

Taking in all that comes

ever untiring.


His marks speak for themselves:

Of wonderful moments and friends,

Of the younger ones who seek and seek,

Of times he will beg for his subjects;

May God above, 

Who brought you this far

Continue to strengthen you

Every day by and by.

- Bempillar Awuapila

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