The Masquerade

taking things

in stride

what is it

you hide

behind the mask

you wear

what's the secret

you can't bare

your empty
laughter

gives away
the answer

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

Posted for Poetry  Potluck

Happy Birthday James

James Yap, September 11, 1965- January 2005

James, your light shines on through our three children. 
They are my greatest treasure. 
Thank you so much for everything!

Had James been alive, he would have turned 45 today. We may have moved on but we have not forgotten. He will always be in our hearts. And we will forever be grateful for all the memories he left behind.

What Life Is All About

life is not about accumulating wealth

but about making one's own dreams come true and 

having a clean bill of health...

life is not about the mistakes you made

but the lessons you have learned along the way

and the strength you have gained...

life is not about disappointments

it's just that some things are not meant to be

and there is such a thing called patience...

life is not about the people who put you down,

wait for you to stumble or don't have anything nice to say 

neither is it about those who wish for you to drown ...  

life is about the relationships you have built

and the people who truly care 

and those who encourage you to live to the hilt... 

 life is about faith

when things go wrong and you've got nothing else left

you know that God is all you need...

life is about being free to live, love and laugh

anyone who tramples on that basic right

does not deserve to stay in your life...

life is about rising above any adversity,
picking up the pieces and moving on graciously
after all, you've got only one life to live...

life is about learning how to count your blessings
and the true meaning of contentment
gratitude is the key to happiness- one that's real and permanent...

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

“ Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.”

It is with great pleasure and honor that I accept the following poetry awards for week 27 and  friendship awards from Thursday Poets' Rally's host, Jingle-

The Most Considerate Poet Award

The Most Stylish Poet Award

The Most Mindful Poet Award

Talented Blogger Award
Happy Best Friend Day Award

Jingle, thank you so much for your continued support and appreciation of my blog!

Posted for Thursday Poets' Rally Week 28