Inner beauty
Hesitant
Getting closer
Zooming in
Worried
Weary
Expecting a tedious bore
To my surprise
I found a pearl
Hidden in the deep
Concealed
By layers of my ignorance
The thrill is never over
Every layer that I peel
Reveals still
Beauty beyond imagination
I wonder
What will I find
If I ever get to the core
25-04-2006
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More sense to the senses
I am fascinated by my hands
With, I carry my lavender basket
Stitch French knots and knit tiny socks
Write my poems and paint lilac twilight
But more enchanting
Caressing with
The face of my beloved
And holding on my babe’s hand
I am fascinated by my ears
With, I hear birds singing
Enjoy melodic tunes
Learn new facts
Listen to fairytale stories
But more captivating
I hear with
My baby calling “mama”
And the tender heartbeat
Of the one I love
I am fascinated by my nose
With, I smell my favourite foods
Pineapple cake and ginger biscuit
Coffee, jasmine and lemon zest
Ocean waves and waterfalls
But more intriguing
The sweet scent of my twin-half
And the delicate fragrance
Of my newborn infant
I am fascinated by my eyes
With, I perceive the world in full colour
Beautiful butterflies
Flowers… trees… sky and stars
But more mesmerizing
The tears running down
Yearning for my soul mate
and gazing at my child sleeping
I am fascinated by my mouth
With, I taste delicious flavours
Tangy oranges… juicy mangoes
Sweet strawberries
But more alluring
Kissing my baby’s feet
And whispering words like
“Sweetheart… I love you”
And
“Thank you God for all these things”
08-05-2006
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As a child
Don’t ever lose your sense of wonder
Look as a child with eyes open wide
You will see
Marvel at every leaf you come by
As you hold between your fingers
Laugh with tantalizing raindrops
As they touch your beautiful face
Fill your soul with glee… delightful
As you run to meet the rainbow
Don’t ever lose your sense of wonder
Listen as child with attentive heart
You will hear
Feel the awe as you’re filled with joy
While you sing your favourite tune
Swirl… twirls… jump… hop… and skip
As you chant with doves of love
Be amazed at the joyful breeze
Blowing through your dancing hair
Don’t ever lose your sense of wonder
Observe as child with a soul so tender
You will understand
Don’t ever lose your sense of wonder
08-05-2006
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Keep me afloat
When rivers of sorrow run underground
Drenched with gloom I weep… keep me afloat
When gales of pain throw me around
With a broken-heart I mumble… keep me afloat
When waves of danger shake my ground
Frail, clutching the rail I whisper… keep me afloat
When storms of fury rage in my mind
On the rim of lunacy I gasp for sanity… keep me afloat
When clouds of fear smother my life
Disperse them… embrace me… keep me afloat
When fumes of doubts choke my insight
Blow it all away… clear out my thoughts… keep me afloat
When jaws of despair are open wide
Grab hold of my hand… don’t let me slip… keep me afloat
When floods of injustice cause me to drown
Pull me out… give me the kiss of life… keep me a float
When stabs of humiliation cut deep into my heart
Wrap well my injury… ease my pain… keep me afloat
When claws of adversity scratch my humanity
Come to my rescue… caress my wounds … keep me afloat
When boats of hope leave me behind
Draw out my wings… give me a push… keep me afloat
07-10-2006
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You can do it
Light a candle
One little candle
Watch the darkness fade away
Just try it out
One ray of light
Wipes away the gloomiest
Jet-black nights
As the dawn breaks
Just observe
Can you see that
All the might of darkness
In the world
Cannot distinguish
The faintest flicker
Of a beam of light
Light a candle
One little candle
Watch the darkness fade away
You can do it
22-04-2006
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This poem is dedicated to my beloved children
Your sweet smile
Tastes of paradise
So delightful
Glowing
Fills my heart with joy
Lifts me…. Lifts me…. Lifts me
I can fly
Watching you is a prayer
Your laughter
Captures my soul
Takes me to fairy-land
Where dancing trees live
In rainbow homes
I’m lost in wonder
Watching you is a prayer
The twinkle in your eyes
Pierces my being
Explodes into a thousand million stars
I am dazzled with fascination
Watching you is a prayer
To the One who fashioned you
I kneel down
And pray
For watching you is a prayer
And I want to pray
For ever
May-2005
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The rescue
Deep… deep inside…
In the land of sorrow… where I reside
Only pain reigns
Love grows rebellious
Hope stands defiant
Passion is resistance
There, as my heart wrestles with sleep
Grief runs deep
Cutting through mountains
In caves and underground
Far beyond my reach
It was raining agony… that day
Restless… agitated… weighed down
Haunted by my nightmare
You’re never coming home
Looking up… into sky
Yelling for help
The soul murmurs
Here I am God… exhausted… give me your hand… come to my aid
Here I am God… full of sorrow… and anguish… ease my pain
Here I am God… hurt and tired… help me…hold me… heal me
Here I am God… lonely… be my friend and companion
Here I am God… lost… guide me… show me the way
Like a dazzling morning at the crack of dawn dispelling all darkness
Like gentle rain drops drizzling over a parched piece of land
Like a rainbow flowing piercing through thick murky clouds
Like sweet scent of love drifting capturing your heart
Like a velvet ruby rose blooming right before your eyes
Like a soft warm blanket in a cold winter night
Like a tender mother’s hand stroking her child
I felt
God’s loving-hand
Then…
Then this sweet… sweet comfort
Overwhelming
Mesmerizing
Enchanting
Caressing
Transforming
That troubled heart and distressed soul
In this land of sorrow
Suddenly
Pain is overthrown and Passion regains again
And sweet… sweet comfort falls down as rain
Calm descends
Serenity prevails
Joy blooms
And sweet… sweet comfort falls down as rain
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Why not?
I can talk …I can walk
I can touch … I can taste
I can smell … I can breathe
So, why not shine?
I can think … I can blink
I can see … I can hear
I can feel … I can dream
So, why not shine?
I can give … I can love
I can share … I can care
I can laugh … I can cry
So, why not shine?
People say:
You are living on cloud nine
My reply:
You choose your life… and I choose mine
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You are God’s masterpiece
Yes… you
Those magical eyes
When you’re happy smiling
And even when you cry
This mind of yours
A universe within
Fascinating, magnificent
By its very existence
But more so, its awareness
That it exists
That big warm heart
So loving, full of passion
Without even knowing how or why
Can you keep a secret?
If you promise,
I’ll share it with you…
Did you say yes?
Ok then… listen carefully
Your desire for love is an in-built yearning
To be with the One Most Loving, God
Your hunger for justice is the innate longing
For the Supreme Just, God
Your search for peace is truly hunting
The Only Source of Peace, God
Your secret wish for eternity is merely a deep aspiration
For the Eternal God
Your profound fascination of beauty is purely awe and wonder
Of the One Most Beautiful, God
Your appreciation of all creative arts is simply admiration
Of the One Most Creative, God
Beware, don’t be distracted by signs on the way
They’re only means to get you by
Don’t mistake them for your aim
Otherwise; your harvest will merely be
Big disappointments and flat empty dreams
A heart full of sorrow confused and jeopardized
Carry on along the path
Your home and final destination
Is the One and Only, God
For… you are God’s very own
Masterpiece
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Woodland symphony
The last lonely ray of sunshine
Kissed my face goodbye
Gently warming my soul
A soft blanket of summer warmth
Draws near
Giving my heart a big hug
In the deep woodland silence
Every language was spoken
With no words at all
I could hear them loud and clear
In my heart within my soul
Their mysterious charming whispers
Chanting psalms and chatting away
Softly praying with compassion
Tender voices and delight
In harmony they sang their hymns
I couldn’t help but joining in
We became one symphony
Showered with bliss,
Divine love and joy
Heavenly music is found here
Escape the fuss, come and rejoice
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