The temple in you…

The temple in you… ( haiku)

woman standing in front of building
Temple (Photo by Tiff Ng on Pexels.com)

It’s up on a hill,

grandly, majestically,

rows of lanterns lit.

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Tien Ho is it’s name;

Imperial Empress Goddess,

popular tour site!

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Do you come often?

Me? Only festive seasons;

religiously poor!

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Oh, it’s ok dear!

you are spiritually rich!

the temple’s in you!

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I brought an overseas friend to see the Tein Ho ( Imperial Empress Goddess) temple in Kuala Lumpur. It was a sight to behold; beautifully lit-up, like a jewel in the night atop a hill.

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Quote:-

This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness. – Dalai Lama XIV

Have you seen the moon?

Have you seen the moon?

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Have you seen the moon? (Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com)

I read from others’ posts about the pink super moon. So I was looking for it since yesterday. But the sky is still cloudy! This poem is inspired by the song “Have you ever seen the rain?“

Someone told me yesterday
about the pink and super moon

I know! I’ve been looking for some time

The sky is dark and so cloudy
I can’t see the super moon
You know! The big and pink super moon?

I want to know!
Have you ever seen the moon?
the big and pink super moon!

Yea, I want to know
if it’ll come out tonight
the big and pink super moon!

Covid-19 scares: Cough, Cough! Somebody’s coughing?

Covid-19 scares: Cough, Cough! Somebody’s coughing?

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Photo by Edward Jenner on Pexels.com
Cough, cough!
Somebody's coughing!
Who's coughing?

Cough, cough!
I heard you coughing last night!
Any fever?

Cough, cough!
You didn't cover your mouth!
Now it's everywhere!!!

Cough, cough!
Tossing and gasping for air!
Is this ICU, or a nightmare?

With COVID-19,
Every cough or sneeze
seems so loud, so fatalistic!

The staff are exhausted.
The full ICUs are so real 
yet they seem unreal!

When will this nightmare end?
Cough, cough! 

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Wearing mask

Covid has since been declared as endemic here. Brave ones are going around without masks.

However, I still wear a mask when in crowded places. Are you?

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And now we have the Monkey-Pox?

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Dragon and Chap Goh Mei

Dragon and Chap Goh Mei

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The fifteenth day of

Chinese New Year; Chap Goh Mei,

dragon sailed through town

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Full moon

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the full moon rises

will cupids find them soulmates

tossing oranges?

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Tossing oranges

Adding magical spirit to Chinese New Year

Adding magical spirit to Chinese New Year

Introducing magic to the kids

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In Chinese New Year

Red is the colour

be it clothes, food, or decorations

cos it reflects bravery,  good luck, 

and happiness!

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And magic added on to the atmosphere,

especially for the kids who sit eagerly,

and the brave one who participated,

all waiting to see

what would pop out next!

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Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!

(HAIKU)

Welcome to Dragon Year!

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declutter the home

sweeping out all the bad luck

bringing in good luck!

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clear precious excess

reluctantly, with heartaches

cos, all are ‘ treasures’

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here comes a new year

a dragon that loves a pearl

ushering new luck!

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festivities bids

oranges are aplenty

the name, ‘kum’ means gold!

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new clothes are a must

with new panties, new toothbrush!

sister reminds me!

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children are happy

with ang pows and fireworks!

mums busy cooking!

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Chinese New Year’s here!

have you seen all the places?

beautifully lit!

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Chinese New Year’s Eve reunion dinner

Chinese New Year’s Eve reunion dinner

Dinner

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Chinese New Year’s Eve

for family reunion

at dining table

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for longevity

of the elderly persons

presence is vital

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granny grandpa eat

papa mama uncle eat

big bro big sis eat

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it’s a tradition

sounds silly as it may be

but dying culture?

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Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people get together to eat.

Guy Fieri

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A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.

Marcus Garvey

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Love All, Trust A Few

Love All, Trust A Few

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Love all, Trust a few, do wrong to none (Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com)

I like this Shakespeare quote. It reflects my attitude towards life in general. Love reflects compassion, kindness and generosity. In the modern world, trust a few is being wise. – Toh HL

LOVE ALL, TRUST A FEW, DO WRONG TO NONE –William Shakespeare 

Behind ignorant masks

Behind ignorant masks

Do you understand?

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So many unanswered questions

yet no one breathed a word during the session

we looked at each other but dared not ask

with intelligent looks behind ignorant masks

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One who never asks either knows everything or nothing. Marcolm Forbes