The herculean task of pulling out an airport trolley

The herculean task of pulling out an airport trolley

Finally, I reached the baggage claim area.

Waiting for my luggage

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I went to a row of airport trolleys.

After several tugs, I gave up.

I asked a young man nearby

with a trolley, for help.

“No, cannot!”

I was taken aback,

disappointed with his curt reply.

Airport trolleys

I approach the next young man walking by.

“Sure,” without hesitation,

he pulled out a trolley,

after at least three strong jerks!

I thanked him profusely.

Then I stood waiting for my luggage

next to the first young man.

Wait here, I go get a trolley!

An elderly couple came next to us.

“Wait here, honey. I go get a trolley,”

he handed his hand luggage to her.

I watched him trying to pull out

a trolley in vain.

He walked back to his lady

shrugging his shoulders dejectedly.

I stopped yet another young man

who was passing by,

if he could get me a trolley.

He looked bigger and strong.

He glanced at my trolley

but went on to pull at a trolley.

He pressed and pulled,

pressed and pulled!

Finally, he got one out for me.

I pushed it to the elderly frail looking couple,

“here, this trolley is for you.

Hope you enjoy your stay in my country!”

They were surprised

and began thanking me a lot.

“Not me, it’s this young man here!”

pointing to the strong young man.

I went back to my earlier space

and heard him replying,

“you’re welcome!”

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The first young man

must have had

a tough time pulling a trolley, too!

I forgave him!

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Sometimes, we’re tested, not to show our weakness, but to discover our strength.

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“There’s strength in acknowledging our weaknesses and asking for assistance.”

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Singing “Bakit Di Kita Malimot”

Singing “Bakit Di Kita Malimot“

Most songs are about the many splendour yet painful experiences of love!

I learned how to sing this tagalog song “Bakit Di Kita Malimot” after many practices. 

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Below is the meaning of the song….


Why can’t I forget you why can’t I leave you
Bakit di kita malimot bakit di kita maiwan

Especially I know your heart is evil
Lalo’t aking nalalaman ang puso mo’y salawahan

Why did you love me if what you caused was pain
Bakit mo ako inibig kung ang dulot mo’y pasakit

And I’m troubled by your kiss that has no more sweetness
At ako’y naliligalig sa halik mong wala nang tamis


Every moment I say it
Sa bawat saglit aking nasasambit

That I don’t love you anymore
Na ikaw ngayon ay di ko na iniibig

But if I don’t watch you anymore
Ngunit kung di na kita namamasdan

Everything in my life is dark
Ang lahat sa buhay ko ay karimlan
Why can’t I forget you?
Bakit di kita malimot

Why can’t I leave you?
Bakit di kita maiwan

If you really love me
Kung tunay mo ako’y mahal

Be faithful to my chosen one
Maging tapat ka sa akin hirang
Every moment I say it
Sa bawat saglit aking nasasambit

That I don’t love you anymore
Na ikaw ngayon ay di ko na iniibig

But if I don’t watch you anymore
Ngunit kung di na kita namamasdan

Everything in my life is dark
Ang lahat sa buhay ko ay karimlan
Why can’t I forget you?
Bakit di kita malimot

Why can’t I leave you?
Bakit di kita maiwan

If you really love me
Kung tunay mo ako’y mahal

Be faithful to my chosen one
Maging tapat ka sa akin hirang


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Memory

Memory

I love this song so much… it is only lately that I could duet ( strugglingly) with this seasoned singer from Thailand!

Listen to this duet song!

Memories

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The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don’t celebrate those, they can pass you by.

Alek Wek

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Reminiscing a reunion

Reminiscing a reunion

Social media enables a verbal ‘reunion’       
Old faded pictures emerge from old albums…   
Excitingly and childishly, baby boomers reminisce  the good and carefree days…

That’s me, is that you?
Who is this pretty girl, and this handsome boy?
Can’t remember, …
we need more walnuts. (for our brain cells)

In the background, was a class monitor, and he still ‘is’.
So he gathers his flock
all over this village globe
for a fiftieth anniversary.
But some sheep were lost
Where have they gone to?
  (some had passed on, some have disappeared… untraceable).

Hard knocks shaped the lives of many, yet gratitude prevails.
One survives an operation on a brain tumour
And another, uterine cancer,
Two mothers are blessed with children with mental disorders.
One PDP is undergoing knee operation,
while our teacher is still climbing hills!

Some weathered the Great Recession triumphantly,
One survives a divorce gracefully!

Yet together, and hopefully, most will reunite in a coming physical meet.

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New friends are silver, but old are gold

Don’t count the years…count the memories

Memories are the threads that hold together the patchwork of friendship.

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Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia ( Haiku)

I envy people with photographic skills! Such beautiful picture captured! Here is a haiku on Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia!

Lovely view of Kuala lumpur & its iconic buildings in the background- courtesy of my classmate, Hj Mohd Bashah Hj Babji

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with modern skyline

lined with iconic scrapers

is Kuala Lumpur

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Islamic motifs

British colonial-era

the towers designed

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Historically

in commerce and in mining

and a Yap Ah Loy

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Expectations and closing one’s eye

Expectations and closing one’s eye

Socialising and expectations

It is important to remember that other people are not responsible for our happiness or fulfilment and that we each have our own needs, desires, and limitations.

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In socialising

with unmet expectations

close an eye or two 

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“Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)” – 2.Analysis

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Dear clouds, are you following me to school today?

Dear clouds, are you following me to school today?

brown field and blue sky
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Little Mimi walks
to school every morning.
She enjoys being chaperoned
by dear Cumulus clouds above.

Mimi wonders at their
whiteness and fluffiness
like woolly candy sweets.
Whichever road she takes
they are sure to follow!

So dear clouds, are you
following me to school today?

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The clouds high above gently coaxes the little girl as Mama has to look after the other brothers and sisters at home.

On days when dear clouds are not around, Mimi walks with her head to the ground. Very often she picks up a coin or two. Why do some people have holes in their pockets?

Walking to school can be such a joy, if only dear clouds are around, always!

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A Smile To Open A Hurting Heart

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A Smile To Open A Hurting Heart

I used to meet him around the corner, 
walking alone, deep in his thoughts,
I have never seen him smile.
His feature frown leaves many wondering,
setting permanent, a crease between his brows.

... is life knocking hard on him? 

Many poor children born with defective hearts,
had theirs repaired complimentarily
by this one without a smile;
a saviour hand lent by God.

'...but who will heal my child of his ailing mind?'

Yet he is entrusted 
to care for many other sheep because 
he is the chosen one, capable of doing so.

Lina, Anna and Rosnah sat waiting 
for their child at the mental rehabilitation centre.
These single mothers, too, have forsaken their smiles,

...for 'who will mend their broken hearts?'
“A simple smile. That’s the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others.”                   – Dalai Lama  
An honest smile is an icebreaker.    -  Toba Beta