He had wanted to be a priest
But now he dons the lawyer’s wig
Using his learning, skill and advocacy
To set principles, precedents and authorities.
He had wanted to be a man of the clergy
But he became a people’s revolutionary
Waging a struggle with a clenched fist
For the emancipation of the masses.
He had wanted to be a priest
Praying for the troubled, afflicted and weak
But he now prays judges in cases and briefs
To secure redress for those seeking reliefs.
And he has done it well as he attains sixty
Marching on with unflagging zeal
So that the poor, the neglected and needy
Ultimately in our land will have a just deal.
For Femi Falana ( Obafemi Patrick Falana ), SAN, as he attains sixty years of age.
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