My first words on blogs were penned in honour of two great men of literature. But, no, I did not write about them, nor about their work. Rather, I wrote with the acknowledgement of their inspiration to me. I wrote borrowing their names, forming my own nom de plume – Jack Said.
I will leave Jack [...]
I clutched it hard, my fist
Trying to hold it tight, my life
But do I really want it, control?
Because control really means a lonely strife.
To be free at life’s every little moments
To decide with neither lashes nor helps
For this final curse, my freedom,
Fall or Rise, I’ve no one to blame
but myself
But I will hold on, hold it tight
My life, unsure [...]
Do we have freedom and rights over our own life? I think deep inside us, we all don’t really bother…
Total freedom, that’s wishful thinking…
But what about the master psychologist Victor Franckl who wrote:
“We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They [...]
As we are all waiting for the dawn of a new era for our beloved Malaysia, let us take some time to listen to conscientious voices from former times…
The ancient social reformer Isaiah Ben Amoz said these words to a corrupted nation, and I think he speaks to us today as well, both as a warning…
Damn [...]
An intense week of campaigning just ended for me…
I was on duty at the Teluk Wang polling district for the P44 Pmtng Pauh By-Election since about 8 am this morning. Some interesting observations:
1. Although there were waves of blue Barisan Nasional posters and flags everywhere, the presence of a single race Malay supporters in Arif [...]
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Thanks Bob for the wonderful song
I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above,
Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love:
The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test,
That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best;
The love that never falters, the love [...]
We lived tru this dark terrifying Advent nights
Feasting on fear rained from the stormy clouds above;
'twas night for sure, but no stars in-sight,
cold from the rain, but no warmth from the stove.
We clutched a piece of freedom,
this little bread no one can steal;
No emperors nor princes nor rust nor worms,
Can take away our human will
to choose, in spite of the starless nights
and [...]
I heard song one nightBeyond the window glassA tune of curious delightPlaying among the midnight grass.The melody was hauntingly sweet,I wished to sing along,But I did not know the lyrics,Of this the angels' song.
The midnight choir narrated,A simple tale of romanceSuch as many times we've heard,The love of a woman and her man.In life's circling [...]
Through the dark night in the garden,
To the kangaroo courts
Through the abuses and scorns
To the cross
Through the darkness of the tomb
To a new morning tomorow
Through suffering and death,
To life and a whole new world
My lord and my god, my soul cries to thee!
The poem below is dedicated to Bishop Tom Wright who never fail to impress [...]
Naught gold nor diamonds,Naught sweet chocolates,Naught roses a million,Naught expensive desserts;Only words writt'n,Only promises kept,Only life giv'n,Only tears shed,Only hands held tight,Only shelter from ills,Only shared delights,Only loving you
Valentine's Day 07 – May the God who is love fills your heart.
