Ramblings

Miri My Beloved City

Miri my beloved city Famed for its beauty Near the coast of north-eastern Sarawak it lies Bordering the Abode of Peace Brunei. A view of Miri City ( Photo credit 洪雲熙 ) Miri has been touted as Sarawak’s most livable resort city That has indeed become a reality Life here moves at a more relaxed pace  Compared to hectic life big ...

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Anticipation

After months of anticipation Filled with so much emotion D-day has finally arrived As my excitement runs rife. I last held her in my arms in May last year Memories I hold so dear The mere thoughts of cuddling her again Are literally driving me insane. My granddaughter has a special way To make me miss her every day Love ...

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Goodbye 2023…Hello 2024

2024 is here. As I usher in the new year, I look forward with hope, optimism and anticipation. And the mere thoughts of my granddaughter Kayla bring me joy and gratitude.  I just turned 66 five days ago. As age catches up with me, I have to admit that I am no longer young. My body has given some small ...

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Haiku – Mooncake Festival

Photo from Google Search Bright moon on the rise Children celebrate in glee Lanterns everywhere.

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Kayla Dearest

She came. She conquered. My wife, my son Leslie and I easily surrender to her irresistible charm and fall hopelessly in love with her. I am talking about you, our dearest Kayla. Your daddy, your mummy and you visited us in Miri on May 7 and stayed with us till May 19. A couple of months earlier, your daddy informed ...

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Heaven On Earth

There’s a heaven on earth but we are so caught up with our busyness that we fail to experience it. It has been said that the heaven on earth map is in our soul and the road is in our mind. It is when we choose not to focus on what is missing in our lives but are grateful for ...

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