There comes a time when flowers lose petals
A time when the sun makes way for the moon to reign
A time when babies become like those who birth them
A time for welcome smiles and goodbye hugs
Dr Hakim
The time has for you for us to pour out our hearts to you..
And you will hear nothing but the truth and Allah is my witness
No matter how scary a dream is… A child is not scared to tell it..
So be rest assured the person reciting this poem does so without any atom of fear
Dr Hakim
You have been the stubborn one…
Stubborn in refusing to be compromised…
In your quest for change and in modern day Africa… That’s strange
Dr Hakim
You’ve been faithful loyal to that land you call mother
And she’ll be grateful to you
Dr Hakim
You’ve been a role model to me and to every young person listening
You’ve proven that age is something and it’s just numbers
Dr Hakim
The students of pan African University in Cameroon will not forget you
Your efforts and strides shall not be written in pages of books alone
But in the hearts of Konary
Of Ping
Of Zuma
Of Ikounga
Of Ezin
Of Njenga
Of Agosou
Of Mahama
Of every living being listening to my words
And of UNECA
Of GIZ
Of AfDB
Of SIDA
Of JICA
Dr Hakim
Kidist will miss you
Tsehay will miss you
Sammy will miss you
Dr Hakim
It’s sad to see you leave
But it was written long before we knew it
Dr Hakim
You were a friend… A brother…
We accept all your praises like a father expresses pride in his son
We accept your reprimands like a mother will deal with an erring child
Dr Hakim
We appreciate you
Rather than express sadness in your departure
We’ll dance to the songs our collective heart beats produce
We’ll celebrate you and your efforts..
Farewell our brother
Farewell our son
Farewell the stubborn one. . .
Dr. Hakim…very nice and alive messages which does witness of your accountability, your sense of the honour, commitment for what you believe and trust in your words. The seeds that you have left behind you will remain memories of fairness and commitment. Allah will always bless you for your honesty and support of the truth. You have been that icon that people will always praise and follow but sometimes being too shine…does disturb the darkness side of some people. Fighting for your beliefs remain the ultimate goal of your life. Remain always blessed brother.
Truly apt and well deserved! Dr. Hakim is inspirational in so many ways. May Allah continue to guide you as you continue to serve humankind.
I salute you!