A quick glance at yonder tree reveals A trunk, boughs, branches, leaves, some roots, and maybe fruit. But looking deeply, as the Buddhists say, Discloses more than leaf and bark, Discloses sunlight, water, air, earth, time, space, The planter, his forebears and his offspring, Countless animals and minibeasts that at one time or another, Have … Continue reading Look At Yonder Tree!
On your deathbed, it is said, You will regret not the things you did, But those you didn’t do. Not the places you have seen, But those you’ve never traveled to. Not the jobs you’ve held, But those you wished you did. Not the lips you’ve kissed, But those you always wanted to. If this … Continue reading Regrets
The other day, while traversing a zebra crossing at a leisurely pace, a car almost ran over me. ‘Come on boyo, hurry up, will you? This isn’t a park!’ shouted the driver. Indeed! My foot had barely touched the pavement when the car vroom-vroomed, rushing past me at great speed, brushing my back ever so … Continue reading Hey! Slow Down!
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