Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Hari Raya. Gaza. And Promises.

Proximity in miles
Distance in silence
Words unsaid
Affinity unsurfaced

A self-pacifying laugh
A genuine sigh
A milestone laden with hope
A promise broken

Disproportion
Uncertainty, Faith
Noise, reactions, Friendships
Love & War
Filial piety

Hari Raya
Hari Gembira
Hari Tertanya-tanya

-FR-

This post was originally penned as a Facebook status on 29th of July, 1st of Islamic Month of Shawal

Friday, October 24, 2014

Heart of Mine

Here take it
This heart of mine
I humbly present to you
Gift-wrapped in a box
With ribbons on top

Here take it
This heart of mine
I humbly propose to you
To take care of this
Heart of mine

Here take it
This heart of mine
For you to share your joys and sorrows
In better days and worse
It will accompany you, this
Heart of mine

Oh no dont take it as a sign of weakness, no
It's rather a sign of confidence, that you will love and cherish it,
This heart of mine

It is a stronger one
This heart of mine
Throbbing to take and give for what it's received
Tender and in need of your love and care
Yet ready for harnessing, to give you strength and affection

Here take it
This big heart of mine
I humbly present to you
Gift-wrapped in a box
Peppered with sincerity and singing prayers for you
With ribbons on top

-FR-