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31 January 2025

In My Deepest January



In my deepest January, the cold winds spoke,


Of years that passed, of hearts that broke.


Two decades long, a heavy tide,


A journey walked with pain as guide.



Once, anger burned where love had been,


A storm of questions deep within.


But time, so patient, carved a way,


Through endless nights to light of day.



I could have let the darkness win,


Let bitterness take root within.


Yet here I stand, unchained, unbowed,


A soul at peace, my heart unclouded.



No thirst for vengeance, no rage remains,


Only the grace that soothed my pains.


I found my strength, I learned to rise,


To see the world with softer eyes.



Blessed am I, for love endured,


For wounds have healed, for faith matured.


Injustice came, but did not stay --


It lost its power along the way.



In my deepest January, I stand so free,


Grateful for all that life gave me.


Not bound by loss, nor weighed by scars,


But thriving still, beneath the stars.




Poetry Prompt: 


Sherry's prompt "In Your Deepest January" at What's Going On?



A pocketful of sunshine and 




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26 January 2011

Transition (Sensational Haiku Wednesday)

life-changing events
can turn our lives upside down...
an interim phase

a fork in the road
life is unexpectedly
marred and disrupted...

it's a chance to learn
and an opportunity
to assess life goals...

a temporary
setback to let us find the
right track meant for us...

© Bing (PinkLady) 2011



Next week's theme: Disclosure
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03 January 2011

The Road Ahead


a time to reflect
severed ties there were many
what has gone awry?

a year marked by pain
perhaps the one ahead holds
a better promise...

that of beginnings
instead of tearful endings
long-lasting friendships

© Bing (PinkLady) 2011


Musical Monday... What Moves You?
Do You Know Where You're Going To?
by Diana Ross 
(Theme from "Mahogany")



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06 December 2010

Believe It Or Not

set me free
from all the rules
you have made 
for yourselves
i'm no longer
part of it
accept i'm gone
you have no hold
on me anymore
for so many years 
you ruled my life
i was scared
i was blind
your traditions 
dictated my world
back then 
i had no choice
now i have 
reclaimed 
my life
you can say
what you want
but
you can't
hurt me
again

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

Musical Monday... What Moves You?
Believe It or Not by Joey Scarbury
[Theme from TV series "The Greatest American Hero"]




"Believe it or not,
I'm walkin' on air,
I never thought I could feel so free;
Flyin' away on a wing and a pray'r,
Who could it be?
Believe it or not, it's just me.
Just like the light of new day,
It hit me from out of the blue;
Breakin' me out of the spell I was in,
Makin' all of my wishes come true.
"


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27 October 2010

Phoenix Rising... (Haiku)


from ashes she rose
and fluttered towards the sun
swift as light she soared...

________

strength renewed by flames
she spreads her wide fiery wings
a phoenix rises...


© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

Next Week's Theme: Direction 
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15 October 2010

Going Back...


A recent comment from Meri urged me to go back to my first post here. It was aptly entitled "We Were Not Ready To Say Goodbye..." That was James' story. That was the story that brought me here in the blogging world.

Almost 6 years after the tragedy, I still feel sad about it. But counting my blessings, I know I have so much to thank God for.. 6 years after, I am still standing. I am still alive. My kids have grown stronger and more responsible.

In fact, my son (the eldest among 3 kids) made it to the finals of a city-wide Physics Quiz Bee today. He didn't win but that was no mean  feat to land in the final elimination round and be among the finalists of over 100 students. Oh, I forgot to tell you, he was informed about it (that he would represent his school) only yesterday, thereby giving him less than 24 hours to prepare.

Wow! I can only sit back and think to myself, "I must have done something right to deserve my kids." 




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08 October 2010

Two Years Ago...

pain beyond compare
heart enmeshed in sorrow
gasping for air
hurdling a big blow

that was how it all started
just one small step
to let go of a departed
like a kid out of prep

thoughts formed into words
images from darkness
emotions stirred like restless birds
pressed to find a nest

as rants were spewed in ink
  heavy chest slowly cleared
burdened mind back in sync
aching soul lost its sneer

vibrant colors soon appeared
as darkness ebbed away
the wind at last veered
giving way to hope's brilliant ray

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

When I started this blog, I had no expectations at all. What I needed was an outlet... a place  of my own where I could freely vent my emotions. Back then, this blog was dark- black, gray and white.  Now it's splashed with colors. Exactly two years in existence and the sun continues to shine. To all my blog friends who supported and encouraged me in more ways than one, thank you so much!

Today also marks another anniversary... the day when sunshine walked into my life. A gift of second chance. I am forever grateful! :)


"How can you see into my eyes like open doors?
Leading you down into my core where I've become so numb
Without a soul, my spirit sleeping somewhere cold
Until you find it there and lead it back home..."

~Bring Me To Life ~








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08 September 2010

Proudly "My Home" (Sensational Haiku Wednesday)


This week's theme is:
Belong(-ing)
.......................................

i am truly home
in my room of 14 years
where my heart belongs

my work family
they greeted me with open
arms, such warm welcome!

no matter what you
do, wherever you may go,
home's where your heart is


11 months ago, I left my office of 14 years. I gave away the paintings that decorated my room and heaved a sigh of relief when i put all my case folders in a big box. I took one last look at the diploma and credentials on my wall before I carefully wrapped and put them away.

As I said, that was 11 months ago...

Now I am back in my old room and i brought in new paintings to decorate my wall. The framed credentials are also back. It feels like I never really left the place.



This is where I belong...


This is proudly my home!


Home sweet home!




Next Week's Theme: Food

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06 September 2010

A Sunny Monday Morning



I look forward to Monday mornings now...
"Home sweet home!"

Have a great and upbeat Monday, everyone!



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01 August 2010

A Bend In The Road

There once was a girl
She wanted to become a lawyer
And as she grew older
Each step she took got her closer
To her heart's sole desire.

As dreams do come true
So did hers,and she took her oath
She went on to fight in court
With fervent ardor
Wearing only the best of suits and stilettos.

Each time she walked into a courtroom
She stepped into a magical world of her own
For many years, the law's complexities
And intellectual challenges kept her
Spellbound and mesmerized to no end.

And then somewhere along the way
Something happened...
Suddenly the law that she faithfully
Served and loved
Seemed distant and impossible.

And so, she took on the road
That led her to another path
She took a turn that would lead her far, far away
From the world that she used to know
It all just seemed meaningless.

But not far into the new journey
She opened her eyes and saw
That she was in a strange world
Where nothing seemed right
No matter how hard she tried.

She felt so lost and alone
Her spark of life begun to flicker
Then it dawned on her
When she took that sudden turn
She left her heart behind.




 © Bing (PinkLady) 2010




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28 July 2010

Hope Springs Eternal



the descending sun

yields a trail of vibrant hues...

a splendid backdrop


where dear earth meets sky

 inevitable promise...

new dawn shall soon break 

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010


Sensationa Haiku Wednesday is hosted by

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This week's theme is: Horizons
Next week's theme: Homecoming

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07 July 2010

Contemplation (Haiku)

 you used to wonder
if things will fall into place...
finally they did

slowly unfolding
wisdom from journey of past
new lessons were learned

molded by hard times
stronger, wiser than ever...
embrace the new you

never have regrets
it happened for a reason
move on... don't look back...


Sensational Haiku Wednesday!” is hosted by Jenn at "You know... that Blog?"

Click here for info and background on this weekly event!
The basics:
Haiku is simple! It is 3 non-rhyming lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively (a great way to use your fingers!)

This week’s theme is:Contemplation


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Next week’s theme: Chocolate



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