Adeleke(Pronounced Ha Day Lay Kay)

(To learn more about this fascinating young man, see his blogs!)

Adeleke, Adeleke, you blew in like a breeze;

A breath of welcome air, you set us all at ease.

Adeleke, Adeleke, already I can see

You have a cheerful nature and a love of poetry.

Adeleke, Adeleke, you’re not my son-in-law,

And yet already I’ve become your new adopted ma!

Adeleke, Adeleke, your fame is spreading wide.

You’ll be the son in whom ALL of us older gals confide!

Adeleke, Adeleke, I know you seek a wife.

But don’t be rushed; relax and learn to just enjoy life.

Adeleke, Adeleke, with all your many charms,

I’m sure that soon enough, you’ll hold a wife inside your arms.

And one last thing, Adeleke, my son-in-poetRAY,

Is it “Ha day LAY kay,” “Ha DAY lay kay” or “Ha day lay KAY?”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 2/24/2011 11:01:00 AM
Very uplifting poem with a tinge of humour.I think Adeleke is not so active in the soup now a days.do you know why?
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Date: 7/7/2010 8:50:00 PM
Oh this is too cute! I love it.
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Date: 7/6/2010 7:24:00 AM
Perfect and he will luv this one u have blessed him with Andrea.. enjoyed your words and its a brilliant tribute to him.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 7/6/2010 7:17:00 AM
Uplifting poem and lovely tribute to Adeleke from his adopted mom!!! Enjoyed much this of your writes, Andrea!...Never mind if you won't have enough time for soup but hoped you enjoyed your gym!...Have a great week...Love, Gert
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Date: 7/6/2010 5:33:00 AM
nevermind my question i know who this great poet is now, by reading.(: i'll be myself soon again, i hope you stay the same old andrea too. ~always
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Date: 7/6/2010 2:14:00 AM
this is such a cool tribute to Adeleke-- and now I know how to pronounce his name--very nice Andrea how you made this sound like a song- much like Adeleke's writes I think-- your poetry son's heart must be bursting with joy ;) --nikko :)
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Date: 7/6/2010 2:08:00 AM
You gave me warm smiles, Andrea. Adeleke calls me "ma" too and I have come to love him like a son. Such a wonderful friend to have! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/5/2010 12:13:00 PM
love you mom Andrea!
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Date: 7/5/2010 12:03:00 PM
mom, I love this, I will forever cherish you. thanks for the wholesome words you used to describe you Sweet Soup Son. they are appreciated. love you always mom. have a great day. I gotta go. It is almost 8pm now in Nigeria. I guess it is about 2pm there. love you mom Andrea. ~African Asset~
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Date: 7/5/2010 5:36:00 AM
Welcome back Andrea - souper poem !
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