Dragons In Love

I've had just enough time...   to witness dragons in love

Taken one early misty morning in Ampang Hills, Kuala Lumpur

Dragons in love

Shook the world apart

Restored the knight's faith

Weary of killing

Down sword and shield

To take up the plough

Planted seeds of hurt that

Burst into a thousand bloom

Attracted the Monarch

From far away

But the knight was not impressed

Till it bore fruits

Lemon bitter to

Squeeze on rare meats

On laid tables waiting

Till the curtains lifted

By night winds

Through open windows

The farmer toasted

Red wine

To slain ghosts

Merry laughter

Echoed from the hut

Through the night

Dragons in love shakes the world

Navigation By Fingers

I've had just enough time to...   navigate by fingers

Taken on the road one dark night along a lonely stretch from Tianjin to Beijing, China

The night is dark

The road unfamiliar

The stars covered by clouds

The only light

From the smartphone

Navigation by fingers

Led us to be found

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Loneliness and emptiness

Since I left all behind

Only memories in my mind

Blue lights from the screen

Black universe all around

And I can't hear no sound

Everything is lost

Everything is gone

Everywhere I go

I find myself alone

Endless days passing by

I have fallen too deep

I navigate and dream

Blue lights from the screen

Black universe all around

And I can't hear no sound

"Syrian - Navigation"

Everyone’s Free (to Wear Sunglasses)

I've had just enough time to...   wear sunscreen and sunglasses :D

Taken in the morning market of Kota Kinabalu just before the sun is high on the sky.

Trust me,

Everyone ought to wear sunglasses

Before facing the sun.

Sunscreen may cover more

But if you protect your sight

It will be quite alright.

When the world is too bright

It will let in just the correct light.

But remember to take it off

When it is approaching night.

For when all around you is getting dark

It is best to trust your own sight.

(Inspired by Mary Schmich - Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)

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This humorous, witty and charming "commencement speech" by Mary Schmich will be what I would have loved to hear if I am among the graduating class. But no, the one we heard was dried like sand, rough like sandpaper and probably palatable only to chickens in a coop. So enjoy this imaginary speech that is full of great advice including scientific one like wearing sunscreen (ha ha love that! what an opening!) and I even throw in the song by Baz Lurmann for you to enjoy!

A Waltz On All Souls Night

I've had just enough time to...   waltz on All Souls Night.

Taken in a stadium in Kuala Lumpur.

Bonfires dot the rolling hillsides
Figures dance around and around
To drums that pulse out echoes of darkness
Moving to the pagan sound.

Somewhere in a hidden memory
Images float before my eyes
Of fragrant nights of straw and of bonfires
And dancing till the next sunrise.

I can see lights in the distance
Trembling in the dark cloak of night
Candles and lanterns are dancing, dancing
A waltz on All, All Souls Night.

- All Souls Night - Loreena McKennitt

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The only lights I saw were candles dancing

Through the veil of the dark night.

I cupped a candle to

Protect it from a wayward wind

It warmed my hands

And gave me light.

Halloween Is Only By Night.

I've had just enough time to...   treat myself to a few tricks.

Taken in Bali at night.

Sinister or Friendly,

Depends on -

Your point of view,

The time of day,

Your frame of mind.

Taken in Bali at day time.