Not Under My Roof I’m notI’m notI’m not under my roof These insects that fly aboutThey scare my sons to deathAll cos I'm not under my roof I’m not They’re notWe’re not under my roof So these flying monsters With their scales and hairy wingsContinue to bring nightmares and other scary dreams I'm notI'm notI'm … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #244
One man returns from burying his father in their homeland, yet is too busy now with caregiving his wife and three kids (including a five-month-old baby) to grief his recent loss. Another struggles with his decision to resign from work after less than a year, due to mental stress triggered by caregiving his special needs … Continue reading Ingredients For A Thriving Community — A Preamble
Tender Tribes / A Star To Be Born It’s 3 amHave you a friendTo call? If you doGood for youA tender tribe is born! What's that?You ask. A chatGroup for the lost? No my dearNot midnight beerCertainly not your boss! It's a communityOf men in unityA tribe to belong Tender and gentleNot trophies on a … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #243
Until a month ago, this would be my answer: My 16-year-old son will still jump onto his parents' bed just for the fun of it! Fast forward to today, and I'm less sure of my answer. You see, some of the tension I had with him last year resurfaced earlier this week. And surprise, surprise, … Continue reading What Is “Success” For A Stay Home Dad?
Now That The Bed's Been Made... Now that the bed's been madeIt's time to sleep in itNow that the results are outNo need to scream or shout For there can be no doubtYour vote is pretty darn loudYou wanted a security blanketNo need for any volley or racket I hope you can live with your … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #242
Two days ago on 1st May, our nation recognised the annual Labour Day. But apart from the fact that it's a public holiday, I suspect few people (including me) fully understand how this came to be and its significance. So consider this my way of doing a bit of digging for myself to be better … Continue reading When Oh When Can Our Labour Truly Rests?
"I'll Lock Each One Of You In Jail" I'll lock each one of you in jailRight now!So my son says each time things Go south When he loses an argumentHe's boundTo say that as a way to holdHis own ground I don't know how to helpHim see there are other ways.He doesn't have to get … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #241
Each year this time, I will try to pen some thoughts about autism. As a dad who is the main caregiver to a son with the condition, you would expect I have lots to say about autism. All the time. The truth is, I don't. Not really. Not without going into nitty-gritty details. Which quite … Continue reading Note to Self: Details Still Matter In My Autism Journey!
I See You As the season renewsAnd I begin againMy goal is this:I want to see you I know it sounds likeOf cos you should!You mean you need to Spell it out in black and blueI mean white?! Yes I do! You seeIn this fragmented world it's so easy To loseYourself in distractions that come … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #240
It's Easter Saturday. An in-between moment for many who believe and follow the story of Jesus Christ and his death (on Good Friday) and resurrection (on Easter Sunday). I too am in an in-between moment now. This week marked my one month journey away from my old home, living temporarily under someone else's roof, while … Continue reading Life In-Between: Waiting for my new home
