Walking Alone

As I sat there catching up with a distant relative talking about our life choices, I realized how similar we both are. How we both picked the less popular choices and ventured off the mainstream path.

"Are you happy with your choices?", I asked her.
"Definitely", she replied. 

"How about you? Ever wavered when tsk'd by so many folks?", she probed.
"Never", I said resolutely.
"Good", we shared a smile.

Suddenly, I am reminded of a recent message posted on my FB wall by a dearest galfriend.

Thanks again, WP.
And for reminding me that it's all worth it.
No matter how rough the journey.

In my bed

For awhile now, I've not shared my bed with someone else other than you.
So this week, it was indeed weird to have someone else in my bed.

Though that person isn't you,
My heart is filled with much love too.

Suddenly, I am reminded of those times many moons ago,
When she held me in her arms during nights of scary dreams.

Except that this time, I am the one doing the holding.
I am the one reminding her that everything's going to be alright.

Emotionally Challenged

On one side, she cries for attention. Demanding for love.
On the other side, they cry for help. Declaring first-degree crisis.

With much balancing skills, much patience (whilst grabbing tightly to my sanity),
I somehow pulled through another day. Of much emotions and much challenges.

Tomorrow is yet another day.

You have so much faith in me. You all do.
I cannot fail any of you.

But most of all,
I cannot fail me.

:')

Say A Prayer

I seldom pray.
Not because I don't believe in God. But because I believe I need to make things happen for me.

But now, I am almost tempted to pray.

For the strength to maintain my sanity in the midst of all the chaos.
For the courage to hold up the weak when I am feeling weak myself.
For the patience to be firm in the gentlest ways.
For the wisdom to make the best decisions.

Just almost.

'Coz I still believe I need to make things happen for me.

Oh, there are also the awesome folks who'd offer their time and love when I didn't even realise that I needed them.

So yeah.
We make things happen.   

SS

He took a long, loving look at this picture and said:
"What a handsome couple!"

Circa 1974

And all I could do was laugh and say:
"Syiok Sendiri!"

Four Past Thirty & Four Past Twenty

A decade apart, these two guys share much love for each other. 

Happy birthday, you two.
Love you loads. 

*muax*