My Poem in The Sun!

I have a happy news to share; mainly to myself...not bragging or showing off...but I just felt so happy that I can share this poem with everyone when it was published in the Sun yesterday (Tuesday, 30th of June 2009)

The URL: http://www.sun2surf.com/article.cfm?id=35163

The poem can be found in my main blog

Well, since I am happy and I like the poem myself, I have decided to publish it here again too....

Tribute to MJ


A talented child t’was
Above others his talent soars
Starting from the Jackson Five
it was music for his life

An icon in the music industry
He has inspired thus many
From Moonwalk to anti-gravity
He is indeed a born prodigy!

The King of Pop we hail him
A performer who uses every limb
Belting scores of record-breaking hits
Enticing music lovers to every beat

MTV was his brainchild
where his dances arranged in style
The story of his songs briefly told
in choreography of multi-fold

The most successful entertainer of all time
A record holder through rain and shine
Thriller, Beat It, and Billie Jean
Songs fondly recalled from our TV screens
Remember Heal the World and Earth Song
issues of nature that we sing along
With intention to unite the universe
he tells the world with every verse
For the better or for the worse,
it is a choice made by all of us!

Racial discrimination is of concern
A nation gap widely discerned
Black or white it does not matter
As long as we all get together
Come, every boy and every girl
As we proudly sing We are the World!

What a great loss t’was,
the world marks the date today,
the King of Pop we lost,
but in our heart his legend stays!

I thank the editor of the Sun for publishing my poem; and I am so happy that it touched many as much as it touched mine.

I am not a die-hard fan of MJ; but yet I must say that he and his music has in a way influenced me.
I grew up listening to him; and hearing his departure still invoked some unexplainable emotion within.

It is this feeling which gave me an inspiration as I penned down this poem.

I've always loved poems; and I write my own collection of poems, and of course short stories, novels and articles.
I always view writing as my passion; and something which I value and take pride in.
I do not view it as a commercial path; rather a way to develop myself.
To gain recognition or fame is not the main objective; rather, I seek to share my thoughts and views with the whole world.

I am just so happy that this was published; usually I feel displeased with some of my own poems but this is one of my favorite poems:)
I hope everyone liked it; and MJ, may you rest in peace!

30th of June is a good date...heheh :D

Will I miss you...

If I were to take to my heels and leave you
Will I look back and miss you?

If I were to move forward to a new beginning
Will I look back and wonder whether I made the right decision?

If I were to look back one day to the past
Will I remember you and miss you so much that it hurts?

I doubt it
Somehow I don't think I have a heavy heart this time
I just wanted to let you go just like that
I don't even want to look back and have you in my mind
I want to be free of the memories
Because sometimes, you do make me feel you're a mistake
Perhaps we were never meant to be

I was never meant for you...neither were you for me
Too bad...it was not the same with the first
I have tried and I have no regrets
I can't say that I will miss you
But it is a feat that I have tried...
And it remain as that forever
with no strings attached

Wedding bells and invitation!

A varsity mate is getting married soon; and I received a call from her.

She is asking me for a favor; and a responsibility which she entrusted me with.
Oh my, I could not possibly say no and yet, I am just so touched that she thought of me immediately!

Wow, I can't wait, it will be my first experience and I'd love to do it!

Any guess what am I being asked for? =)