The Rhythms of Urban Life Are Everywhere. We Need To Pause Them.

group of people playing drums during daytime

Rumble Rumble. Thump Thump. Grrrr Grrr. These are the common rhythms and sounds of life in an urban city perpetually under construction. At least it's been so in my city for as long as I can remember. Of late, however, it feels like it's worsening! The Noisy Rhythms Of My Habitat Photo by Robert So … Continue reading The Rhythms of Urban Life Are Everywhere. We Need To Pause Them.

My Monday Metrical Musings #150

The Labyrinth On A Hill [Inspired by my silent retreat here from 13 to 15 Sep 2023] Dorothy's yellow brick road it was notYet there was no doubting the need to step upon What was carved out in (yes) yellow On basketball asphaltInto an intricate mural that sitteth on the floorIn a convent on a … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #150

Guest Post: There’s a “catch” to catching up! One dad’s warning

people running

Hey, welcome back to my occasional guest post series! (If you are keen to be a guest writer on my blog, please check out my guidelines by scrolling to the bottom of my About page) This year has been a bumper year for me as I was blessed with opportunities to connect with more stay-at-home … Continue reading Guest Post: There’s a “catch” to catching up! One dad’s warning

My Monday Metrical Musings #149

woman holding microphone standing in front of crowd

To Me & My Teachers Teacher's Day is here todayThis year, it's on September 11, not September 1Cos September 1 was our Polling DayWhere we picked our "September" President(He's to be our 9th President, get it?! *wink*) But back to Teacher's Day It happens now when I'm in between contracts and classesMeaning technically I can't … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #149

Daily Living With Autism #13 — Worldly success measures needn’t apply

white and green scrabble tiles on the table

Warning: What I'm about to say may sound downright offensive, especially to a group of "news heroes" who were recently featured in the local dailies. Please know, however, that "illuminating" is my intent for this post. Not offending. I call the group I mentioned "news heroes", not because they were publicly acknowledged for their grit … Continue reading Daily Living With Autism #13 — Worldly success measures needn’t apply

My Monday Metrical Musings #148

a big tree under a white sky

The Rain Tree (Samanea saman) Each time I drive byThat stretch of the highwayNearing my respiteNearing my home I will always look upJust for a momentSeeing my friendsArching over my road Like arms stretched acrossA tightly knitted foliageAn umbrella for rainy daysThey welcome me into their enclave The Rain Tree (Samanea saman) Known for its … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #148

Curing Writer’s Block #1 — Start with one true sentence

person using typewriter

This week, I was reminded of what the great Ernest Hemingway once said, All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know. By this, Hemingway would effectively beat writer's block. Once he could write a single true sentence, Hemingway found himself able to write the next sentence. … Continue reading Curing Writer’s Block #1 — Start with one true sentence

My Monday Metrical Musings #147

bionic hand and human hand finger pointing

Will AI replace I? Never! It's a bone of contentionThis new AI revolutionThat's been nipping at our collective heels. Us creatives needn't fearOr so they tell us "My dear,You've nothing to be afraid of." But what if I forgotTo tell you that a botHad written this poem you're reading? Surely you'll be upsetYou'll feel cheated … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #147

My Car Saga Musings #3 — Why I Can’t Wait To Be Free From Cars

person laying in front of silver sedan

Yes, that's right. I am finally saying it out loud. I wish to be free from cars. Or more specifically, my car! What brought this on you ask? Well, aside from the last two times I wrote about my car, I've actually had many more occasions to write about it. Not the least of all … Continue reading My Car Saga Musings #3 — Why I Can’t Wait To Be Free From Cars

My Monday Metrical Musings #146

close up of a small whirlpool

Deep Sorrow Is A Whirlpool Deep Sorrow is a whirlpool or a bucket of ice-cold water. Except, instead of feeling the bucket's water pouring on my skinI feel instead the icy shock from somewhere deep within. Then it disappears just as suddenly Before returning in waves Like a tsunami. When the tsunami hits, I feel … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #146