Sharing my poetry, Haiku and other heartfelt thoughts.
22 Dec 2021 1 minute read 0 comments emily2u
Today's been greatNot much to do,Plenty of sleepAnd a quiet phone.A preview to lifeOf a semi-retiree,What I'll be in 2022Free at last, almost.Only one emailAnd two messages,Zero phone callsJust how I like it!Ten days moreThis is a run up,To my future...
21 Dec 2021 1 minute read 0 comments emily2u
It's a great feelingTwo times lucky today,To win a prizeAnd later another one.May not mean muchTo most other people,Don't have high valueBut meaningful to me.I need more luckCarry it fwd next year,For better tidingsTo come this way.Sprinkle with fair...
20 Dec 2021 1 minute read 0 comments emily2u
The night is still youngAnd there's still much to doBody is tired, soul wearyYet, I slog on like a fool.5 more days to ChristmasYet, no holiday is in sight,Neverending workSeems to be my plight.Looking for a turnaroundIn the misfortune of life,Seems...
19 Dec 2021 1 minute read 0 comments emily2u
My heart aches for the victimsOf the devastation of Odette,And terrible floods of Klang ValleyThat Mother Nature is angry.There's not much to do but prayI'm so far away, how to help?A prayer, a message of hopeAnd some monetary aid.Flood water everywh...
18 Dec 2021 1 minute read 2 comments emily2u
As I am stuck at my deskWorking away today,My mind wanders offTo words I wanna say.And what about the thingsThat have been piled high,Waiting for me to doSo much that I can only sigh.When can I get to them?Who knows for certain?With time rolling by s...
17 Dec 2021 1 minute read 0 comments emily2u
The elusive peace of mindIs what I don't haveWhen I get called awayTime and time again.Oh, throbbing headacheIt's totally no fun, really,When head is so heavyWeighing down on me.But nobody seems to knowOr even care about me,And the sufferings I faceD...
16 Dec 2021 1 minute read 0 comments emily2u
With the rain fallingNon-stop from morning,Like the sky was cryingAnd caused flooding.Nice to roll in bedAfter my supper of bread,To lay down my headSo tired about to drop dead.A day has passedJust like that, so fast,Even when weather downcastDay or...
15 Dec 2021 1 minute read 2 comments emily2u
When I compare my lifeWith those of my peers,I really have no excuseTo not make it like them.Blame it on my lazy bonesSleep when others work,Slow when others are fastPlay when they slog.Take things lightly many a timeNot being serious about things,Un...
14 Dec 2021 1 minute read 0 comments emily2u
In the dark of the nightWith crickets singing,Breaking the silenceAnd keeping me awake.I can't sleep anywayScared of what's waiting,Frightening nightmaresMake me scream aloud.What if they revisit?What am I to do?Who am I to call?Is there even anyone?...
13 Dec 2021 1 minute read 6 comments emily2u
Counting down to ChristmasA season of merrimentOf sharing and givingAnd a festive enjoyment.Looking forward to this timeWhen we all get together,Making way from near and farTo have fun and laughter.12 Days to ChristmasHow time seems to crawl,Can't wa...
