Charity

What is Charity?

When you give all of yourself, asking nothing in return, is that charity?

When you lend a helping hand to a needy person, is that charity?

I've constantly reminded myself to perform charitable acts, to give a portion of my earnings to Charitable Organisations, is that charity?

As I watched the President's Star Chariy Show "http://5.mediacorptv.sg/programmesdetail.aspx?iid=MDC080923-0000003" on tv last night, I found myself weeping like a child. Many people on the show (and I'm sure, many people watching the show) felt sorry for the "unfortunates". Personally, I dislike to refer to these people as needy, I feel that they are merely people who have more challanges in life than me. I admire their strength and determination, compassion and the ability to be grateful for all that they have.

As I dialled the numbers on my cell-phone to donate a small token, I asked myself : Was my donation a charitable act? No, it was a token of appreciation for their charitable act. They have humbled me by showing the virtue of life, the goodness of man and the joy of giving. They have given me more than I could repay.

Bring me a sunrise

Bring me a sunrise, to celebrate a new beginning, a new union.

I don't want no diamond ring,
I don't want no fancy dresses,
I only ask for a promise and hope

I don't need your sympathy
I don't need you to rescue me,
I only ask for you to have some faith

Bring me a sunrise, to celebrate my new life, without you

The old path is safe but I'm tired of walking in circles.
This new road, so unfamiliar
no idea where it would take me
Please give me courage to walk on
don't let me turn back, for I would despise myself if I do

Choice

Everyone has a story to tell
It is up to you, the reader
to decide if it is a sad story or a heart-warming one.

You could choose to see only the sadness
or you could choose to see only the happiness
To each who read the story
one moment will stand out from the rest

For me, I choose to feel grateful for the experience

If the road ahead is dark
Let faith be your guiding light
For it is darkest before dawn

Special

If it takes a special person to see the qualities in me,
then perhaps you are just too ordinary for me.

My man

He was a simple man. His goal in life was to provide his family with the neccessities in life; to have a smoke after every meal; to have a cup of coffee in the morning and before bedtime.

He was kind to the people around him, though a man of few words, he only speaks the truth.

He was well-loved by his family and friends. A man of integrity, a man of honour and a man of sweetness. Having poor health, he was unable to walk long distances. When his daughters bring his wife out for shopping trips, he would follow and wait for them at a coffeeshop nearby.

He was my god-father. The perfect man, the perfect soul.

Kiss

As you gently rest your hand on my hand, I felt the warmth from your palm.

As you slowly place your finger under my chin and lift my face towards you, I blush.

When you pressed your lips onto mine, I closed my eyes.

When I felt your kiss, I allowed myself to be immersed in your passion.

My heart was filled with love, gratitute and warmth.

Thank you for the precious moment.