Sun-kissed evolution

A sun-loving flower

blooms within sunburst

receiving the gift and bounty

from the gentle nature

sun-blessed petals

bathing far away from the abyss

the gloom and fear

yet the truth is

rooted in the soil and dirt

born of the wind and rain

growth and development

is always accompanied by

daily cloudiness and radiance

and flowering is

but a fleeting ceremony

storms and thunder are the medal

to flaunt

little did i know

i already have my plot

of sun-loving flowers

flowers that have been sharpened

by the wildness of weather

darkness and cold are not enemy

but friends

squall and lava

are origins

sun-loving flowers

will always be able

to shine through the bolts

of lightning

dance through the vehemence

of cyclone

and flow high above

the molten rocks.

©2022, ChinHooi Ng.

 

Adventure

On the road so long

voices and stones are picked up

a myriad trees have been summed up

the wilderness broadens the horizon

of autumn

the desert sand is

a water-finding footprint

they say a wandering

camel always

finds its way home

i want to know where

to shelter the soul

on this journey

the autumnal water

has no borders

a touch of solar system on the trail

we must pass

toward the shining direction

of our heart

the moon is thin

stars are sparse

the sea and sky as one

a pillow of dewdrops

let dreams be the coat

the keeps us warm

wrap up the lassitude

softly and gently

lay it in the middle

of the hallowed lake

keep the open space

desolation and strangeness

in the bag

along the route

of unremembered days

stars make a quilt

wind makes a bed

we surrender our carapace

to the passage of time

no more gazing

around

just keep on holding on

to a simple wish.

©2022, ChinHooi Ng.

 

 

 

 

Chasing the star

I think in life
everyone has a mission
to chase a special
unique star that belongs
to them
some stars are far away
some have come from afar
when they pass through the earth
people feel inspired
and moved
so they let go
of the shell
with pure soul they
run after it into the distance
whether it’s night or day
i have seen many stars
coast the sky
many acquaintances
souls have been called
they follow the shooting star
with all their fire
blessed are they
who give chase
to one
of their own.

©2022, ChinHooi Ng.

After it rains

After it rains

mist seems to have erased

some mountains

one summit remains

one suspense that’s left

looks lighter than surrounding clouds

lonelier than an isle

as the clouds flow

it must follow

lest it fall into the abyss

after the sky clears

meteorology reset

some importance also would have to be

redefined.

©2022, ChinHooi Ng.

Strength

The softness of the early morning kiss

is the strength that lifts the eyelids

a beautiful day

i welcome with a heart full

of joy

the strength of love remains

on my lips

the sound of brisk footsteps

on the way to work

is the strength that ignites

fluctuations of life

stretching my body

and mind

i step into sunshine

the strength of the distance

is right underfoot

laughter of children

an interpretation of the strength

of happy

with pockets full of passion

 and passion is no longer abstract

it’s every drop of chocolate that soaks

through the broadness and brightness of heart

i hear birdsong from the lilac tree

the sky is blue and sun is warm

just like a nice music

it makes the winds smile

the butterflies flutter

the season pleasant

over and over again

it opens up hearts

enthusiasm released and moving

in both hands i’m holding

the strength of fragrant responsibility.