#563 On Being a Big-Hearted Nation

We may not be a rich nation
And we are certainly not a big nation
But we are a big-hearted nation

Congo, Bosnia, Somalia, Bangladesh, Gaza
Wherever there is conflict
Wherever there is suffering
There we are: Malaysia.

#562 On the Poetry of Everyday Things

I want to write about
The poetry of everyday things:
The smell of coffee in the morning
The gentle breeze as I look out the balcony
The fragrance of the flowers on the window sill
The bark of the dogs down in the valley
The growl of the cars zooming past on the road
The uncles and aunties taking their morning walks
The security guard nodding sagely from a distance
The cats lounging by the side of the street
You holding my hand, flashing that smile that makes me fall in love with you all over again, everyday.

#558 On Girls and Their Things

One by one
They lined up, parading
Dainty fingers pointing to
Ring, bracelet
Ring, watch, handbag
Watch, ring, bracelet, ring
Watch, necklace
Bracelet, watch, handbag
Breathlessly rattling
APM Monaco
LV
Hermés
Swarovski
Diamond
Rolex
Lovisa
Shein
Giggles and screams
Peddling delightful dreams
Of things, things, things.

#555 Tentang Martinus

Dulu kau meraja
Tumbuk terajang kau hadiahkan
Pada budak hingusan
Yang tak mampu melawan

Kini kau melata
Senyum kerang kau pasangkan
Pada wajah hodoh
Yang kau pamerkan demi kudapan

Kami tak akan lupa
Muka babi seorang pencedera.