Funom Makama Poet Rhyme

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A tribute to Stevie wonder, the 25-time grammy Award winner, youngest solo artist to have a number 1 on Billboard, "Album of the Year" winner three consecutive times, R&B, Rock and Roll and songwriters Hall of Famer, the UN Messanger of Peace and an Awardee for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is also important to note that he temporarily lost his senses of smell and taste after a 1973 car crash. He wasn't born blind but became so after six weeks of life on account of retinopathy of prematurity that was also influenced by the Oxygen-rich atmosphere of the hospital incubator.

Submitted to the Stevie Wonder Poetry Contest by Karen Jones

Stevie the Wonder

The birth of an indomitable only instigates forces to envy
he comes to the world complete but flawed by a blonder
the journey will be long, his sail will be wavy
but his glue to success, he's letting no asunder
obstacles only makes the climbing more classy by the Ivy
the thorns are overcomed to reach beyond and yonder.

A car crash of the 70s and his fate is inflicted with scurvy
possessing the billboard's apex, that's his first rejoinder
three consecutive albums of the year, this is not a movie
even with sight depleted, he's a 25-time commander
his "happy birthday" song that makes a sadist groovy
lets martin the junior-king grateful and honoured from under.

Accolades and trophies make the cabinet full and heavy
rock and roll, rhythm and blues, his prowess is on the calendar
who said disability is a hindrance not to make one savvy?
Those who ultimately lose are the ones who surrender
now an epitome of peace and freedom, that's our beloved Stevie
achieving against all odds to make the people always wonder.

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Quoth Theraven January 16, 2026 at 8:53 PM Funom, Gift of the Magi in this, you understand? The world's a better place with his song, and your rhyme. -Richard

Karen Jones April 16, 2025 at 11:35 PM Funom congratulations on your win in my contest! I appreciate the impressive energy and accuracy of your write! I with the world love the Happy Birthday song originally written to honor MLK but now sang to honor love ones on their birthday. Your last stanza is empowering and encouraging I enjoy your perspective! Have a great day and thanks for your support!