Monday, April 13, 2009
Our Forgotten Neverlands
Ticketty-ticketty-ticketty-tock
Time, it bites on our heels like the croc with the clock
We all need to fly, we’d get caught if we walked
But we bartered our wings for grown-up shoes and old socks
As we age we lose sight of our own Neverlands
The world loses its luster, colors faded and bland
Life ceases to be an adventure, the idolization of trends
And we mindlessly run on, waiting for the madness to end
Where are our yesterdays?
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Wax Lyrical
Whither the poet? He's gone somewhere
In the vast and great land of the bull, now the bear
Far from his home and the people who care
Lone figure in the darkness cutting solitaire
Nursing fresh wounds the poet limps through the hall
Waxing lyrical of the irony that doom should befall
In the stillness of night, the loud silence appalls
Flight, then a sprint, then a jog, now a crawl
Walk on, says the poet, as he gets off the floor
The soul screams in protest, but he walks all the more
Reassembling the harness of confidence he wore
Praying for the numbness so his feet stop feeling sore
What comes for the poet as the new dawn unfolds
Seemingly warmer and brighter than the one of old
Will it bring despair as the wise ones foretold
Or thaw and disperse the ice and the cold?
saysaysay
fuckcitadel
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Home
These past 2 months flew by so fast
And it wasn't before last night that I finally saw
That the one reason Singapore will always be my home
Is my family and my friends
So I want to take out some time
To thank all of you
Who made these months so memorable
Junmin, Kev, V, Melvin, Kenny, Joel, Gab, Jerome boy
Without you, home wouldn't really be home
actuallysadtobeflying
because I'm leaving on a jet plane
and this time I don't know when I'll be back again
So all of you take care and be strong
and remember to call from home
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Homeward Bound
If I were to sum up my time spent here in Bloomington for the past 6 months, it’ll be in one word: eventful. So much has changed in these past weeks here. I’d say I’ve achieved much of what I set out to do, made many new friends and strengthened my relationships with existing ones along the way.
It’s nice to actually be able to envision the end of Spring and Summer semester, and finally see greenery after that dreadfully long winter. I’ve visited LA, New York, Chicago and Seattle over my past year here, been fishing and boating at Lake Monroe, experienced floods and tornado warnings, won a case competition, assumed the responsibility of being the president of the IUSSA, gotten into Hutton Honors, got pulled over 4 times for speeding, flew to Canada to buy iced wine, bought countless board games and also got a contact within Ernst & Young.
Come to think of it, I really did accomplish a lot in this short span of time. Still, I’ve got to admit that even though I have great friends and an incomparable girlfriend here, towards the end of my time here, my heart was very much set on home. This might just be the very last summer semester that I’ll ever enroll for. The next two summers will be spent doing internships and further building up my resume.
Alas, the time has come for me to bid my temporal goodbyes to school and head on to the theme park central of the world, Orlando Florida! After that there’ll be a 4 day visit to the Big Apple and then I get to go home!
I’ll be arriving in Singapore on my birthday, and will be celebrating it on the weekend. No mystery as to where it’ll be held. It’s going to be the same old simple fare, a barbeque and drinking session as per previous years. I will personally call, or proxy my invite to let you guys know the exact date and time.
And yes, Vinod and Kev, my mum will be preparing her barbeque beef.
To the death of June.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Premiership 08
We are the champions.
Chelsea can kiss my ass.
Friday, February 29, 2008
The Death Of May
4 more months of work to go
And a million miles away
Frozen rain and wind chill cold
As I look back at yesterday
Songs heard and sung, some out of tone
On one couch our memories lay
Thats my driving force, my goal
As I look forward to the death of May
I'llbebacksoon
Thursday, February 07, 2008
CNY From Afar
Its a little late.
But to all those close to my heart.
新年快乐!
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Memo
Hey people,
I'm still alive, don't worry. I apologize for the prolonged absence from my blog since I left in December. Things here have been pretty darn crazy and my schedule does not permit me the time to call back at opportune timings. I will be blogging again soon, but just for your information, I think the trip to visit Jac MIGHT have to be postponed. There's a high chance I'll be doing summer school till June, but I'll still be back in time for my bday. Call me if there's anything urgent. Wish you were here.
Jerms
Monday, December 24, 2007
Back Again
The good times are back again.
At least for now.
Its good.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Snow
Snow falls down on this college town
Putting a smile on many faces
But look closely and perhaps, just maybe
You'll see one staring at blank spaces
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
What's Behind
Someone pointed out today
That I always look ahead
That I never look behind
And I think to myself
Perhaps that's a good thing
But in the dark recesses of my mind
I know I never look back
Because I don't want to
Monday, November 26, 2007
The Way I See It
In every part of me
There will always be a you
Holiday
For all the fun and enjoyment of a holiday
There's always that depressing journey
Back to reality
And then all the good times just become memories
seattle was fabulous
buteverythingthatgoesupmustcomedown
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Doughnuts
I drove 2 hours for 3 boxes of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Friday, November 09, 2007
Right Now
168 or 85.
19 right side up, 1 upside down.
Tire spins and weaving in and out.
Drinks and music in Netherlands
Shouting hoarse into mikes.
Thats what I need right now.
thatsallineedrightnow
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Deaf Ears
Days like these are when I speak silent words
Tales of my experiences, they fall on deaf ears
Solace is far from grasp, experiences unheard
Empathy non-existent, solitary heart pierced
Smiles they breeze past, unaware and unperturbed
And I keep my eyes set on returning home near
The day when I know, when I am assured
That I won’t just be a shadow that people cannot hear
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Chocolate Heart
Took my heart away
And gave me a chocolate replacement
on my face
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Arch Enemy
Math is in 8 hours
And I'd better not screw this up.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Two Months
I miss those good times at KTV
It took me two months
But hell I miss it
Monday, October 15, 2007
Lifelines
In times like these
When my body falters and spirit diminishes
The people around and those at home
Are the only things that keep me going
