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17 November 2024

Sunday by the Sea

 


Every Sunday, the world stood still,

As we journeyed to the sea’s blue thrill.


With Dad at the helm, his laughter warm,


We braved the tides, the waves, the storm.



The ocean stretched, vast and wide,


A mystery calling us to its side.


Barefoot children, hearts so free,


Chasing dreams along the sea.



He held our hands, then let us go,


Teaching courage in the ebb and flow.


“Trust the water,” he’d softly say,


“Let it carry your fears away.”



In the deep, where the waters dance,


We found our strength, our second chance.


Each stroke a bond, each wave a cheer,


A lesson in love, so crystal clear.



Salt in the air, sun on our skin,


Moments where life would truly begin.


The sea was more than just a shore—


It was our home, our Sunday lore.



Now grown, I hear the ocean’s song,


A timeless hymn where we belong.


And in its depths, I feel him near,


Guiding me still, year after year.





Poetry Prompt:


Memory at "What's Going On"



A pocketful of sunshine and 



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30 October 2024

Sunshine On My Shoulders

 



When clouds grow heavy, skies turn gray,


Hope whispers softly, lighting the way.


In darkest hours, the sun still waits,


Beyond the storm, beyond closed gates.



A golden glow, a gentle rise,


The promise held in morning skies.


For even nights must greet the dawn—


Hope and sunshine carry on.



A pocketful of sunshine and 





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02 February 2014

Bali’s Mystique


In an assiduous attempt to survive
Each single day of existence
We tend to forget we owe ourselves
A break once in a while
Until that headache persists
And vertigo sets in
As if to remind us that our brain 
Needs some breathing space too.

And so I was persuaded
By well-meaning girl friends
To go on hiatus in a faraway land
Away from it all, they said
On a journey with no expectations
Expedition of unfamiliar enclave
I closed my eyes and 
Started building castles in the air.
As soon as we landed
A sense of euphoria embraced us
Finally away from it all as promised
No deadline to beat nor
Persistent phone calls to answer
As if magic descended upon us
And the universe contrived to hide us
In this enchanted island called Bali.
One can’t help but admire Bali's
Mystical centuries-old temples on cliffs
And on water in the highlands
Mischievous monkeys standing guard
Ornate designs of wooden doors and trusses 
And of gods and idols made of stone
The alluring landscapes of terraced rice paddies
Serenity calms the mind as one absorbs the beauty of Bali. 

The roaring sound of waves filled the air
As we hiked steep rocky heights
Torrent pummeled the earth below us
As the sun set magnificently
In a horizon of glowing colors
Of red, yellow and orange
Nature’s splendid display is eternally
At its finest on this hemisphere.

© Bing Yap [PinkLady] 2014

An exciting part of the trip was our rendezvous with the famous Ketut Liyer, medicine man of Bali who appeared in the movie “Eat Pray Love” with Julia Roberts.



A pocketful of sunshine and 

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26 January 2014

The Other Side of Happy

Happy and Sad Half Faces by Jim Dandy


happiness beckons...

a choice you have to make

no matter what the circumstances are

at the perfect time

it will all make sense



happiness beckons...

cast that smile up on the shore

the right attitude is your anchor

the best is yet to come

claim and embrace your bliss



happiness beckons…

yet you dwell on the odds

counting the obstacles 

instead of the bounty

that passed you by unnoticed



happiness beckons…

yet you live in the past

like a spurned rose

you wither on the vine

and idly wait for Gaia to claim you 


© Bing Yap [PinkLady] 2014



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25 January 2014

Remembering James… 9 Years Later...

JAMES LAO YAP (JIMMY)
September 11, 1965 - January 25, 2005


I can’t believe how fast time flies. Today, we commemorate the 9th year of our loss. It all seems like yesterday- the panic, the frantic search, the grief, the anger and bitterness, the confusion, that excruciating inner pain… They are still clear in my mind. 

9 years ago, our world was covered in darkness. A dark nebula hovered above us- day by day, week by week, month by month that turned into years. 

But we (my kids and I) refused to live in murky existence. One day at a time, we took baby steps towards finding the Light again. We resolved that our own lives were not going to end miserably. We decided that having each other was more than enough blessing to keep us going. And so, our journey towards the path of gratitude began…

Yes, it’s true. Happiness is a choice. For us, it was a decision we had to make each day of our existence until such time that it became a habit. The last 9 years have opened our eyes even to the smallest manna from heaven. In everything, we learned to give thanks. Because now we know, everything that happens- whether good or bad- HAPPENS FOR A REASON.

December 2013

Back in 2007


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03 October 2010

Rejoice (Haiku)


friends who stand by us
through fair and stormy weather
one of life's pleasures
♥♥♥

love from family
pure and unconditional
God's greatest blessing
♥♥♥

sunshine in your heart
amidst an overcast sky
keep your light glowing

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

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Friends
by Amii Stewart and Mike Francis
(1984)






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02 August 2010

Music ~ Food For Your Soul


Here's a feel-good song that will surely brighten up your Monday! 
This is just what I need right now...












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29 May 2010

Happy Weekend


Looking forward to my lazy Sunday...

My son's recurrent fever has been a great source of stress and worry these past few days. Now that he is feeling better, I am sure to enjoy tomorrow my usual lazy Sunday. What a relief!

Wishing you all a great weekend!








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