Graduation

Farewell hugs and 

shining smiles on 

the faces of 

friends we're 

saying goodbye to, 

wishing we just had 

a little more time 

to spend 

together.

We came in together 

and depart as 

individuals, 

bittersweet moments 

of laughter and 

tears 

as we leave 

yet another period 

of our long 

long 

life. 

"As we go on, we remember

All the times we had together

And as our lives change, from whatever

We will still be, friends forever."

-Vitamin C (Graduation Song)

I graduated from my amazing school last night... I'm gonna miss all my friends going to different schools, the teachers who really helped us, and how tight knit our school was. Special shout-out to Kasia, Patty (I know both of you will read this), Maha, Gabby, Rafe, Sab, Joakim, Emma, Shayla, Taylor and so many more! You guys are the best. I truly hope as Vitamin C says that "we will still be friends forever".

The Sticky Web

Lies build 

and build upon 

each other until 

you, 

the creator, 

are stuck in the 

middle of a 

sticky web-- 

trapped.

Today

I peered inside 

my soul today, 

seeing several things. 

My experiences and 

epiphanies, 

my sorrow 

and joy. 

I looked into 

a mirror today 

and saw 

everything in my 

heart and soul 

reflected upon 

myself. 

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We are nothing more 

than the sum of our 

soul and 

heart.

Blood and Irony

Predator becomes 

prey as water turns 

red with blood 

and irony, 

sharks writhing and 

drowning in the realm 

they should've lived 

longer in.  

Living fossils from millions of 

years ago are 

rendered powerless 

and fin less within 

a few years, 

on the verge 

of their extinction.

"Cruel killing machines" are 

being destroyed by 

the cruelest creatures  

of all: 

humans.

I was looking through my posts when I realized I haven't posted on this subject yet! I'm on this awesome art forum called "Deviantart" where people can post up art of all kinds and comment on others. One of my favourite artists put up this beautiful (but slightly gory) piece of art she did. The title and poem is inspired by her artwork. Check it out and read the description. You'll be shocked:
http://yuumei.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d3ag1f1

Random Non-poem Post

Hi people! This is actually my first non poem post I've put up... :)
Anyways, sorry for not posting anything lately, I've been busy with the end of the school year (just had an exam last week and this morning) and I've been somewhat uninspired by anything new. But I got one of my workbooks back in core and it has a lot of poems I didn't post up in it, so I'll be using that for the next little while.
Thanks for those of you sticking around since the beginning, and those new visitors out there!

p.s Happy Belated Father's Day!

Bravery

Sometimes, 

bravery is not 

about going out 

to do something frightening 

or different 

or strange, 

but taking the 

worst of things 

and making the best 

out of it.

This is the most inspiring blog I've ever read. This girl Alice has become an internet sensation, but I'm not surprised, as she's incredibly brave and wonderful. Check it out!

Perception of Time

In the 

moment, 

time 

feels like an eternity 

of waiting, 

of watching, 

of living. 

Yet when we 

think about the 

days and 

weeks and months 

that have past 

in almost a 

flash, 

time seems like a 

blur; 

as if two days were the 

same as two years, 

as if things have started 

and ended so soon. 

But it is not time that 

has changed 

every moment, 

as it trundles on 

second by second, 

day by day, 

but our perception of 

time.

It's amazing how fast 2 years can feel. I don't feel 2 years older, or that it's 2011, or that I'm going to high school next year (eep!). The school year is almost over, and I'm graduating from my amazing school at the end of the month. Everything is creeping nearer, and w don't quite appreciate it until we get there. As Miral said, "Our school years is coming close to an end. Our memories will stay with us. We had a great time and everything is coming closer." 

The Flock

A sudden noise 

and the 

flock takes 

off into the 

air, 

swirling and 

diving together, 

uncannily mimicking 

each other and changing 

leadership without 

a moment of  

hesitation; 

a continuous flow, 

as if 

they were of one mind 

and body 

instead of 

several, 

single beings.

A Splash Of Chalky Colour

Evening light shines
between the wires;
the sun warming up
the slowly cooling air
as bugs and birds
fly and crawl quickly
back home
before night falls
and other creatures
reign
the cement and
trees.
We crouch on
our hands and knees,
chalk dust covering
our fingers
and the surrounding grass,
creating a
splash of colour on
the monotonous, grey
cement
as we spend
the dwindling sunlight
together.


I was drawing with chalk with my brother, which was a lot of fun. I've always liked chalk, as they give me a zen feeling of enjoying my temporary artwork. I was in a photographic mood, so I took some photos of our artwork on the curbs and the twilight. My personal favourite is the one on the very top. Enjoy the nice weather while we have it!

Remembering The Good

Sometimes we are 

so wrapped up 

in a small pessimistic 

world that we 

focus on the 

good-bye, 

the bitter parting 

that we forget 

to thanks 

the things and 

wonderful experiences

that made this 

farewell so hard 

to do.

My favourite bookstore "The Flying Dragon" is closing at the end of the month, and I'm sad. But reading the sign they put up, they placed a little quote from A.A Milne (the author of Winnie the Pooh) that cheered me up (and inspired this poem) "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying good bye so hard." I really like that quote, as it shows you that we shouldn't dwell on the bad but realize and thank the good. With graduation coming up, I think the quote also fits in quite well with the bittersweet moment of leaving my middle school and going to high school.

Drum Beat

Feeling the rhythm through 

our feet, 

vibrations inching up 

our bodies as we 

listen 

to the cymbals, 

snare and beat, 

and the bass drum 

thumps start 

replacing our own 

heartbeat. 

Sticks bouncing 

and flying from part to 

part, 

the drummer moves not 

only their hands and 

feet but 

their whole body is 

possessed by the 

groove, 

and they're soon just 

dancing to their 

own drum 

beat.

My brother takes drum lessons every Wednesday, and tonight was his end of semester performance/ showcase. There were other performers too, and I find that drumming is the most interesting and engaging as it can vary so much as well as having the beat of the drum almost replicate our own heartbeat.