What’s up, duck?

November 24, 2018 | Newbloggycat

We bumped into a beautiful duck

at the market this morning

This is no ordinary duck and

definitely not a live duck for sale

It is a pet duck and it belonged

to the vegetable seller

It stayed in the same spot

and seemed obedient

Shaye wanted to pat Miss Ducky

but I said it was not a good idea

Suddenly it turned and

grunted a few times at us

Perhaps, this was what it said

“My friends, why are you staring at me?

Have you not seen a duck-at-work?”

Well, that really quacked us up.

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Rhythm of the falling rain!

October 27, 2017 | Newbloggycat

Just listen to the rhythm of the falling rain,

coming down like confetti from the sky,

singing us a soothing song of nature.

When it rains, I love to

watch the trees dance,

hear the children’s laughter as

they play in the rain and

jump in the puddles.

When I was young

I was so taken with those

lovey-dovey scenes in movies.

And I thought it was so romantic

to kiss your lover in the rain,

But in reality, we most likely

cuddle and watch TV,

play scrabble,

read a book,

or have a cup of coffee.

I love it when it rains.

Maybe it’s because

rain is not afraid of falling,

when it could no longer

hold it’s heaviness.

Our tears are just like rain.

And we have to let them flow freely

on days when our troubles

seemed too much to bear.

Just like the plants,

we’ll never grow if there’s no rain.

So let the rhythm of the falling rain

soothe and heal your soul!

PLANTastic CactUS!

October 24, 2017 | Newbloggycat

It’s a scorcher!

It’s been unbearably hot and humid

for more than a week now.

My daughters thought it would be cool

to have their very own cactus

since it feels like we’re living in the desert.

My 11-year old chose the moon cactus,

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just like her personality – reticent and artistic.

And my 6-year old picked one

that I do not even know what it’s called.

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It’s a nice-looking succulent – fresh and pleasant,

that compliments her carefree and vibrant nature.

They both have such distinct personalities

like day and night.

I bet the little one will never stop

annoying her big sister.

And I wish for big sister loads of patience

to endure the never-ending nonsense.

But I pray they’ll grow to be

confident and resilient

yet gentle and kind,

always loving and caring for each other,

that they’ll show up in good times

and times of dry spell in life.

Alone, a cact-I.

Together, a cact-US.

May they be bosom friends forever!

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Let the sea set us free!

October 22, 2017 | Newbloggycat

Imagine we’re sailing happily together

out in the big blue sea

on a stolen sailboat from the yacht club.

We have to escape from the crazy life ashore.

No longer are we slaves to the technology tools

that are hijacking our minds.

Far away from traffic jams, mean bosses,

endless board meetings, and deadlines.

There’s absolute freedom in the open sea

where all our troubles are swept away

by strong winds and huge waves.

A place where we could hear our soul speaks to us

and set-sail our priorities in the right direction.

Time waits for no one and nothing stays forever.

What will remain is just the memories

of love and friendship from our

family and friends who have touched

our lives like the ocean waves.

Let the voice of the sea speak to us!

Let the sea set us free!

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Rekindled – NBC

October 1, 2017 | Newbloggycat

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It was not love at first sight and

I’m not quite sure how it all started.

I remember I like you

more and more each passing day

being the dreamy girl that I was.

The kind of feeling

that was hard to explain.

I knew it was love and

that you felt the same way too.

Many said it was just infatuation,

I would forget you soon.

But why do I have the same strong emotion

deep within me still?

Perhaps we were too young then

to think about falling in love.

For the years ahead were uncertain,

our circumstances so different.

Many things we left unspoken and

we just drifted apart

like a message in a bottle

floating in the sea.

If I’m granted a wish today

I wish for an hour with you

to tell you how I felt

how much I love you

how I had missed you.

And before I go

I will wish you well and

say goodbye.

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Farewell To My Aunt

December 31, 2016 | Newbloggycat

My heartfelt condolences to my cousins, M. Yoke, M.Sim & family and Uncle Wong.

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To Those Whom I Love And Those Who Love Me

-Author Unknown-

When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that I have had so many years

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness
I thank you for the love each have shown
But now it is time I travelled on alone

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It is only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories in your heart

I will not be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come

Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear
All of my love around you soft and clear

Then, when you must come this way alone
I will greet you with a smile and a Welcome Home

“Farewell, Aunt S. Ying. You’ll be missed and till we meet again.”

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