Encomium | Alpha Robinson pays tribute to late Hon Omar (O.J) Jallow
Late Hon Omar Amadou (O.J) Jallow | Former NAWEC boss, Alpha Robinson’s solemn tribute to the late venerable Hon Omar (O.J) Jallow | By Alpha Robinson In memory of Honourable Omar Amadou Jallow, alias OJ, as I remember him. He contributed his quota! Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. May he Rest In Peace in Janatul Firdaus. He spoke - a poem He spoke when most were mute He said it as it was, standing on refute He refused to bow when many froze in salute He spoke He looked the devil in the eye without a flinch They could not move him an inch A man wearing a demeanor without a switch Staring at death without a twitch He spoke So Honourable you are rich While they scramble for earthly material riches Men and women in frantic pitching Yours truly found a niche In the corner of glorious loners by choice He spoke You looked your tormentor in the eye and smiled Yes, with a broken eye you looked and smiled To help heal broken hearts...