Her angelic face lights up
And she is, as always, patiently
Waiting at the front door, for her
Daddy to come, for a visit - if any.

She is still so little, too young
To understand, life is not
Picture perfect, a Mummy and
A Daddy, in the background, to complete.

She may have yet, to know
The word - disappointment.
As much as she may
Already know, how it feels.

"Daddy won't come today, my darling"
The Mummy says to her little angel.
"Maybe he won't be coming at all, anymore"
The Mummy whispers, to herself.

- eve

Shade Of Blue

That shade of blue
You know how much I miss you
Peaking, highs turned into lows
Scattered, no more love to show.

I see you, don't turn away
Won't bother you, there's nothing left to say
No more guilt, only distance feelings
Decide, let's just stop pretending.

That hue of blue
I know how much you miss me too
Whatever's left, no need to turn back
It's time to move on, it's no longer black.

- eve

Sunday Breaths

Morning! -

It's Sunday.
A day,
that's synonymous
with red.
A day,
that's associated
with leisure.

Afternoon -
Sunday is,
a day of laze,
calm and pleasure.
Sunday is,
a day of get-together,
with wild laughters.

Evening -
Sunday, will be,
the day to
rejuvenate
mind and body,
the day to
retrospect,
and make peace.

Night ?! -
Sunday, hastened.
Also, the day
to prepare
and be ready.
Also, the day
to kick-start
the new next week.

~ eve ~

(2015)

‪

A Woman

Dear Woman,

Are you happy?
Are you contented?
Or are you just pretending to be?
It is a fast paced life we are living in nowadays.
Different roles with multiple responsibilities that are expected of you.
Could you cope?
I'm a woman too.
Can we cope?

Dear Woman,

You are also a wife - in case you are.
You have with you what people call - your other half.
Life's hardship or sweet memories are expected to be shared with each other.
You won't be on your own anymore. You don't need to.
So, are you and your other half a complete couple?
Do you complete him?
Do you feel he completes you?
Are you both still together, fulfilling the pledge of an everlasting love's vision?
Or are you both still together, but only for the sake of the children?

Dear Woman,

You are also a mother - in case you are.
Somehow life's journey isn't only about you anymore.
You have one, two or more, who have a part of you in them.
Whether they are young or have grown, they still need you.
Are you a great nurturer?
An exemplary figure? A role model?
Were you able to fulfill all their needs?
From mother to child - to each and every child?

Dear Woman,

You are also a daughter - of course you are.
We have all been through the phase.
The wanting of an approval, acceptance, validation in the eyes of our parents.
Was it suffocating? Is it still?
Were you under pressure? Are you still?
I'm a daughter too - of course.
Were they proud - of us, their daughters?
Are they still - even now?

Dear Woman,

You are also a friend - I'm sure you are.
Real sincere friendships, you do need.
Doesn't have to be many - a handful will do, maybe even less.
If your life is in solitary, you still would need - one or two.
True friends are the ones you can trust, rely and count on.
Do you and your friends grow together in life's journey?
Support and help each other?
I'm a friend too - yes, I am.
Are we happy with our friends? Are they happy with us?

Dear Woman,

You might be single - maybe you are.
By choice or by circumstance - it does not matter.
Being single and independent, and yet happy, is very much doable.
I would not say it is always easy - it's not - but it is ultimately possible.
It all comes down to attitude - your attitude towards life!
So, what kind of feelings are you having - in you - right now?
Sense of empowerment? Or a sense of being let down, a failure?
Are you just trudging along - mundane and directionless?
Or greeting life with optimism and vigour?
Will you be contented and fulfilled on your own? Even only for the time being?

Dear Woman,

You are also God's child - most definitely you are!
How you have come this far in your destiny - whatever your circumstances.
You will still be perfect in His eyes and will always remain so, truly.
Do you feel elevated, knowing now - you are specially special to Him?
I'm His child too - most certainly I am!
Shouldn't we all feel blessed? One way or the other?
There is always something good we can find, if we look hard enough.
Is it not so? That good person? That lucky situation? That golden opportunity?
Could you feel the blessings now?

Dear Woman,

You are loved.



~ eve ~

(2014)

Do You See What I See?

I see smiles. I see laughs. I see chuckles.

I see that sadness and bad days are always not permanent.

I see many rose up from failures, stronger than before.

I see strength. I know you have it if you would just believe it.

I see faith. I choose to have faith.

I see those who are in hardships in the moment, still choose not to give up.

I still see hope. I still see light at the end of the tunnel. I still believe...

I see beauty and charm. I know it will shine out if you let it.

I see love. I still believe in love.

I still see compassion. I see that many do possess it.

I see caring. I know it’s in all of us.

I still see humanity. I believe everybody has it though it may be buried deep.

Do you?

Do you see what I see?

~ eve ~

Unexpected Change to an Expected Ending

Why do I find myself so hard to accept it? 
Let it go. Accept it. 
Accept the reality. Accept the fact. 
Accept it. Accept it.

What do I do when my heart is burdened and heavy?
I eat ice-cream. Sundae-fudges are the best.
It numbs and numbs and numbs...

Its funny when your heart skipped a bit,
When you thought your tears turned black on the tissue,
Only to realize it was the black mascara you wore this morning.

Black non-waterproof mascaras are not for sad days.
Definitely not for sad days.
Wipe it off before you let your tears flow. Gently, wipe it off...

Crying hurts but tears heal. And so, you will have to
Let it flow, let it fall. let it drop, let it dry.
And only then the emotions can be calmed.



~ eve ~

(2013)

Yes, You, the Man in a Cloak

People say - 'Time flies'

And I thought - 'Yea, they got that right'

Fleetingly, three years had gone by

Seemed and felt like only yesternight,

When you went forth to take your flight.

I felt your absence, to say the least

Of your smiles which I really miss

Of your laughter full of zany wits

Of our topic of talks - the funny twists

A companionship, a time of bliss.

But, on many an occasion, arguments did ignite

More often than not, we don't see things eye to eye

Ignoring dilemmas that should've been brought to light

Headstrong, differing ideals - my temper simply rised

You appease and pacify - still it ends with sad sighs.

We could've praised the different qualities in us

Instead of trivialities that undermine love's worth

Thus, bemused I am, how all now seems absurd 

Better we appreciate our friendship it so deserve

Beautiful memories in welcoming your safe return.

Foolish it will be, to think you won't be changed

With all the different experiences you had gained

But I know your visions and goals remain the same

To make better the chosen people, and the holy place

A lifelong mission you chose to dedicate, will not wane.

The inner strength you're preservering

The resilient person you're becoming

I'm proud, the things you'll be achieving

Dear pure sweet soul, the one and only

I wish you a joyful warm homecoming.

~eVe~

celebrating life 

(2012)

Little NoNi

Little NoNi, 

- looking up so high

- wishing upon the bright lit sky

- it made her wonder, it made her sigh

- on how it would feel to be able to fly.

Sorrowful Little NoNi,

- never cease gazing at the sky so wide

- her silent prayers so repetitive, it had became trite

- still she trudges on her woes and keep asking the reason why

- alas, thinking would it be better to just leave everything behind?

But, Little NoNi

- why do you need to look so high?

- to feel that only the sky can make you feel fine

- distressing about it until it made you cry

- are there no other methods that you haven't try? 

Listen, Little NoNi

- problems come and go just like the tide

- always remember to hang on with all your might

- cause every storm that passes, a new dawn will still rise

- wisdom and lessons learnt after you face it with a fight.

So, Little NoNi

- you don't have to be shy

- on the things that did not go right

- you will find a way as time goes by

- on relieving your burdens so it'll be more light.

Little NoNi, 

- I think of you all the time

- wondering if you did take heed on my advice

- I reminisced the look of your bright lit eyes

- then a warm feeling told me you are going to be just fine.

~eVe~

celebrating life 

(2012)

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(I penned this with much thoughts for anyone who may be at the moment, going thru some mixed emotions - feeling lost, confused, stressed, tired and hopeless (giving up).

Those were the times, like me, will look up high to the sky, and ask why - wanting to be like the flock of birds soaring high, flying away and dump away any life's challenges. But truth is, the best way to live is not to turn away to escape, but to face it courageously and vigilantly. Cause for every negative, a positive is soon to follow.

Hope my little message will at least lift up your spirits a bit. Whoever you are, wherever you may be, this poem - I dedicate it to you.