(A senyru)
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when ghosts and spirits
all set to roam aimlessly
wandering, hungry
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eerie festival
yet well-celebrated here
feed the neglected
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When I was a child, I was afraid of ghosts. When I grew up, I realized people are more scary.
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The temple in you… ( haiku)
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?
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?
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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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
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The fifteenth day of
Chinese New Year; Chap Goh Mei,
dragon sailed through town
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the full moon rises
will cupids find them soulmates
tossing oranges?
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Adding magical spirit to Chinese New Year
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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!
(HAIKU)
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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
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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.
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Absorbed into nature…
Take a walk into nature
breathing nature
feeling nature
emerge into nature…
refreshed!
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Love All, Trust A Few
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
Chen Song Ping 