Goodbye My Dearest Mom, On Christmas' Eve, 24th December 2013

Praying our goodbyes...

We grieve and feel sad

Because we have shared too much good memories and good moments.

But for us who know Christ, our grief is not of hopeless.

We have hope in the resurrection of the Lord and look forward to the coming of eternal life.

Christmas is coming...

May we received Jesus in our heart.

On earth, He live in us. 

When we depart, we live in Him.

God bless.

All Souls' Day, 2nd November 2013

In memory of late grandma:

Everyone must has been sad when learning that you were diagnosed of leukaemia. I remember joining the adults to visit you in GH Melaka. The medical ward back in 1994 was old, stuffy and loaded with patients. I whispered to God in my little prayer that I didn't like that old ward, but I had drawn the experience of visiting the sick as an inspiration to complete my composition "My Ambition", of which the only recognised composition of mine throughout schooldays.

I was so touched when you appeared in my dream in 2005 when I was struggling in my studies. I dreamt of myself doing clinical posting in a old hospital where I visited you and took your blood pressure at the bedside. I complaint to you about the stress in studies, but you just smiled and said, "You are such a foolish child."

I woke up with tears, remembering that my struggles are nothing as compared to the sufferings of patients. 

I have learnt a great lesson from you, grandma!

May you enjoy the eternal joy in Heaven.

A New Milestone, 15th January 2013

Thanks for His grace that lead me to another milestone.

Many wishes have been granted and blessings received.

He is the faithful God who keeps His promise.

As I discover His ever presence in our daily life, I learn the spiritual dimension of life. 

There shall be no longer hopelessness in dealing with death and dying, but rather, a hidden joy in celebration of eternal life.

May He grant us the wisdom to discern what are the things that are of spiritual importance so that we are prepared for the coming of eternity.

Desert Experience

It's yet another desert experience

When scorching sun blaze unmercifully

While old wounds may rise up to hurt us

Tribulations hit us unthoughtfully

I learnt of my brokenness as I observed

Each small piece of stained glass in the cathedral

They spoke to me the painful experience 

Of being crushed and broken.

My heart is pierced and wounded

And my world is now fallen apart.

Goodbyes cut deep....

The ache of emptiness prevails 

Sorrows and sadness fill my heart

As requiem is still resonating in mind.

The Angelus bell rang

And the sound reverberated through the church,

Resonating into my heart.

It's an awakening call for me to keep my faith

While journeying through desert experience.

Virtues

May gratitude be with us on beautiful days
While the sun shines onto us His grace
Fruits of treasures born in peace
Wisdom brings abundance in life.
Endure the pain yet walk in joy.
May our deeds be born of love.
Let us fly freely with wings of humility
Across vast sea of knowledge
Across the mountains,
Across the desert --
Rest ourself in the still of God
Plants, we water, fruits, He bless.


- Written in June 2015

'The fruits of the Holy Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.' (Galatians 5:22-23)

Night and Memory

One sleepless night of imperturbable serenity

I took a stroll in the garden.

As I watched the pale moon and glittering stars lit up the darkness

Many memories of life flashed through my mind.

On the pond, the shimmering moonlight reflection

Evoked the memories of glorious moments

While the little wavelets on the water

Revealed teardrops on rainy days.

Out of the misery and pain of life,

We have cherished some beautiful moments.

The laughter of yesterday came fresh through mind

As though you were still with us here.

We have flied over the vast sea

Climbing up the hills of verdant green

Rafting through rushing stream

And trekking through jungle and caves.

On the sandy beach, you have walked with me

Through days of childhood into adulthood.

On both rainy days and sunny days,

Moments of joy interspersed with moments of tears.

As the dusk drew near, we came by the rocky shore

Where the raging waves lapping unceasingly.

You reminded me to hold on to strong faith --

Like a solid rock, unshaken in any circumstances.

I remember your gentle whispers in the mornings.

It's like a soothing breeze that blows in lovely dawn.

Your words of comfort are the morning dew amidst my wilderness

And your words of wisdom has been my guide.

I shall not forget our afternoon tea

From where I have learnt to cherish simple joy.

Nor shall I forget the banquets in many joyous occasions,

When we have shared more than scrumptious food and luscious wine.

Everything has resolved in memory 

Amidst this night of serenity.

The moon has reminded me of God's eternal glory.

May you find joy living in Him.

Goodbye, my dearest mom

Till we meet again in Heaven.

- Written in April 2014, In memory of my late mother

A Lovely Summer

A windy day with lovely sun

A picturesque scene across the view.

A fresh new dawn an auspicious day

A whole new landscape refreshes the will.

Flower fairies share her abundance 

Mr Oak tree listens passionately --

From afar laid hills of verdant green.

The cathedral bell chimes amidst serenity.

Rows of yew trees stood on the meadow

While the daisies strewn over the pasture.

Where for centuries the cathedral stood

The yew trees witness passing of souls. 

I saw myriad colours of stained glass windows,

Of ruby red, emerald green, topaz yellow.

Each piece bears brokenness and sorrows

But the precious picture charmingly whole. 

Vivaldi's concerto reverberated the abbey

The song of Spring time resonated in my hollow.

Requiems once heard no longer dwell

May the songs of triumphant joy sing forevermore.

There is a season for joys and sorrows

As written in Ecclesiastes thousand years ago

Summer joy and autumn ache all have its times

Tears and laughter patiently endured.

Blossoms and greenery bring cheers to earth

Each bring blessings of peace, joy and love.

We are to go through desert someday

But the heavenly summer be our solace.

- Written in June 2015, Summer in Cotswolds