Shobana

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Taking Wisdom by the Ear

(this is my version) Taking wisdom by the ear An encouraging notion my dear Mistakes are meant to be made And learnt from and not feared It's written in the holy books Of all religion to revere So take wisdom by the ear To be kept throughout your life my dear (this is my daughter's version) Taking... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

In A Lifetime

A story told or untold Maketh by you Shaketh it you too Yours no-one can take hold Eventful Revered Disguised A concensus One day you are here The next you are gone When a lifetime is given Can you pick and choose? My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer in April this year. He underwent an operation... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

A place called Heaven

I enter this path strewn with rose petals with flecks of stardust, gold and silver A tiny road lined by evergreen trees With awe Behold the four seasons before me Snow capped mountains, white of white Gentle flakes Flowers in bloom, colours of colours Of every make Waters of the sea, waters of... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 26, 2009

One Day In Your Life

"You'll remember my name Someone touching your face You'll come back and look around you" "Though you don't need me now I will stay in your heart And when things fall apart You'll remember one day... Lovely meaningful words to an awesome song by Michael Jackson. Things have fallen apart for him..but... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Home

I'm going home My life a wonder Taking only the good memories The bad I erase My life a masterpiece I die a legend Today I am at peace. I grew up with Michael Jackson, I always say. All six of us - my siblings and I. I remember when he came down to Malaysia some 20 years ago. We booked the 2nd best... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

When We Met

The other day when we met We were like children in neverland Talked and laughed Seconds went by Turned into hours, they were the best So ecstatic were we Engrossed in each other, we Life was just the best Realising what love really meant The other day when we met Love at 1st sight, just so blessed. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

This Much Is True

123 I love you It's never gonna work if he deceives you and you him in return 456 Go to church It's never gonna work if you don't act too Action speaks louder than words 789 He hurts you bad It's never worth it to hurt him back Happiness is to be worked at 10 Shattered bits and pieces of life will... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Born with a Golden Spoon

Born into wealth a little child Celebration a grand scale for everyone Prized possessions, branded selection A norm that he grows up nothing less expected Driven to school in a jaguar Arrogance breeds contempt nothing short of Walking a big no There's no class in it he says so At sixteen he's given... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

A earnest request of a Child

In his jammies, he's seven By his bed knelt he Hands clasped, eyes closed And earnest prayer said he:- "Now I lay me down to sleep I pray thee Lord my soul to keep Guide me through the starry night And waken me at morning's light Please make sure my toys are by my side School should be scraped I ask... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Pa...you are, you will and always be

Pa, you are our Hero The first man in our lives We are so blessed To have you bless us In more ways than one You brought us joy amidst the pain You brought us strength amidst our weakness You taught us right from the wrong You are the inspiration of our lives Pa, we love you Words inexpressible We... Sign in to see full entry.

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