Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Lessons I Learnt Throughout The Year



Roses are red,
Violets are blue;
Read it, go ahead,
'Cause I wrote it for all of you..




Crystal, amethyst, sapphire and ruby,
All the precious stones lying under our feet;
If you have money, spend it wisely,
Or else give it to others who really need it..




Beethoven, a musician who's deaf,
But he played songs in his head;
Don't count the owes and curses you have,
Count the blesses you have instead..




Daisies are sweet,
Nightingales are charming;
Through life don't cheat,
It causes a lot harming..




Absence makes heart grows fonder,
When loved one is apart;
Words cut into heart yonder,
Be wise, don't use it as dart..




A pair of turtle dove,
The symbol of true friendship;
Don't feel shy to express love,
For tomorrow you might be buried deep..




Guess who is black and white with a stick of rose?
It is mime!
Who can say where the road goes as the day flows?
Only time!!




Old Mac Donald had a farm,
A farm with ducks and cows;
If you like it give me your thumb,
And it's time for me to take my bow.



.;*Thanks For Reading*;.
.;*Have A Nice Day To You*;.




by Masqueradez, Nov/2009...

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Daisy Nightingale



Who are you?
You came into my sight
Secretly~imperceptibly~boldly
Giving me a mystery to be solved..

Who are you?
You walked by me every day
Swiftly~glamourously~elegantly
Leaving a flowery scent for me to trace..

Who are you?
Everyone has been telling me the same thing -
You bring the aroma of Daisy blooms
You voice the lust of Nightingale sings..

Who are you?
You made me hesitate
Sleeplessly~uncontrollably~fidgetily
But I'll end this once and for all!




Who are you?
I introduced myself to you one day
Blankly~foolishly~stammeringly
Woah I left myself a lot of mess to tidy..

Who are you?
You smiled at me and laughed
Gracefully~sweetly~dreamily
I had a twitch in my heart of relief..

Who are you?
You approached and talked to me
Crisply~tenderly~mellowly
I'm drunken in the crisscross of your voice and laughter..

Who are you?
You slipped and fell on me
Cuddlely~dearly~clumsily
Laying againts my chest in my arms..




Who are you?
I gazed into your eyes
Fondly~emotively~zealously
And you gazed back into mine..

Who are you?
You pressed your lips againts mine
Warmly~lovingly~passionately
As though taking my last breath away..

Who are you?
You thanked me in your lowest voice
Cheerfully~sincerely~deeply
Making me indulged in this fantasy..

Who are you?
You waved at me and gone
Bashfully~coyly~naively
You disappeared before I could ask your name..




Where are you?
I looked for you everywhere
Anxiously~breathlessly~desperately
Wishing you would show up in every next corner..

Where are you?
I tripped and fell into the darkness dale
Frightfully~despairingly~hopelessly
Thinking that this might be the end of my story!

I heard distant voices
Hoots~squeaks~screams~howls
Surrounding me from every inch
Eerie sunk into yonder part of my soul..

I am frightened
For every next step is a mystery
I am lonely
My only companions are the fireflies above..




Knowing that I must find you
Every fear in me I have endured
Every second passed I'm closer to my hope
At last I escaped from the dale beneath!

I caught an indistinct voice suddenly
A sing~a chant~a bless
Instantly I recognize it ~ Night-in-gale
And I felt the happiness I never felt before!

There you are approaching me
Emerging the fondest smile between you cheeks
Twinkling tears flowing down your chin
Spreading your arms wide you hugged me in..

Who you are is yet my priority to know
You looked at me~smiled~and answered
"Just call me Daisy Nightingale"
And I know ~~ I'm in love!!





...By Masqueradez (16 October 2009)...

Thursday, September 10, 2009

24 Things To Remember



Your presence is a present to the world.
You are unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days just one at a time.

Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You will make it through whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.

Do not put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave a chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem the heavier it gets.
Do not take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot......goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's treasures are people being together.

Realize that it is never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have hearth and hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.


And do not forget...

For even a day...


HOW VERY SPECIAL YOU ARE!!







by Masqueradez... Wishing everyone a wonderful life!!

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Super Powers


"If I had super powers, I would kidnap the Ginnie and force him to grant my every wish!" Joshua told his elder brother, Edwin while he was just five. "Well, if I had super powers, I would do everything, yes Joshua, everything to make you happy!", assured Edwin. It was the most memorable day for Edwin and Joshua, for they are both in black suit and white rose clipped onto their chest pockets, looking smart, sending their last regard to their parents. Just two days before this, Emma and Charlie was happily on their way attending a friend's wedding and who knows fate spoken in such sudden, and they are now gone, leaving Edwin to look after his little brother, forever.

Edwin is a great brother every sisters want and every girls wish to own him. His smart, intelligent, dedicated, caring, kind and most importantly, loving. He is an early matured in thinking boy comparing to his buddies. He tends to know every consequences that might happen for what he chose. Lucky for Joshua, God bestowed this priceless brother to him. Contrary, Joshua is a childish boy, even now that he is already thirteen. He always do things for his own benefits and never think about others. He is greedy and timid, and an easily loose canon he always be. But he takes every talent of himself for every granted and dreams big, much bigger than Edwin ever thought of - to become a well-known artist in the world.

Carrie, Emma's sister is the only family Edwin and Joshua have left. She has been supported the brothers' life for years since the death of her dear sister. She always holding out her hands rather than pointing a finger on them. She is irrevocably an angel came out from nowhere and "poofs" into the brothers' life.

It was Christmas Eve. As usual, Joshua will join his brother and aunt for the dinner on this sanctity night. A bowl of Aunt Carrie's Potato Salad is prepared so lovingly. It brings back every bits of good memories for them by just putting a piece of it in your mouth, let it melts warmly like butter on your tongue. The turkey is resting on the table, roasted so perfectly you can even feel the crisp of the caramelized skin by just looking at it. Apple pie is freshly baked and served on the table for three, leaving the aromatic and lusty scent of apple in the ambiance of the holly night. What a night! After their dinner, Carrie brought the brothers to church for blessing. There was barely even a shadow on the road. The happy family were singing songs on their way,

"Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle all the -" HONK! WHAM! BANG!!

Came from nowhere, a huge truck loaded with logs crashed into the little cooper so violently. There was nothing to be felt, except their own hasty breath and the cold in the air. Before Joshua could know, Aunt Carrie has left him and Edwin forever. It was a total deja vu, only now that they are both experiencing the incident happened eight years ago.

"If I had super powers, I would ask the Ginnie to make Aunt Carrie live again," Joshua told Edwin in Aunt Carrie's funeral. "Well if I had super powers, I'll just make sure that no one will suffer our pain in this world, and do everything to make you happy," cried Edwin, heartily.

Edwin is now a twenty-five young man and is already mastering the field of psychology treatment. He always wants to help others who lost their loved ones like he did to put down the present and walk out a future. Joshua, has developed much in his creativity, brother-ship, humanity and most of his virtue. He is in his sweet sixteen and studying in a well-known art school, majoring in sculpture designing. The brothers have suffered four hard years with not much cash flow after Aunt Carrie's death.

One evening after the stressful studies of everyday, Edwin is ready to head home to relax. He only realized that his wallet has left in the desk of his classroom when he got to the bus stop. Just at this moment, he met a friend, Jeffery who is born into a wealthy family and have everything Edwin doesn't have. He then gave Edwin a ride home in his new Porsche. As soon as Edwin reached home, he called Joshua out from the house. He pointed at Jeffery's car and whispered to Joshua, "hey, see that Porsche? Isn't it grand! One day, I'll buy this car for you." All Joshua could reply was, "yeah, right..."

Life is getting better for the next three years. Edwin got a great job giving lectures around the country and he bought himself a Porsche! Joshua has entered college studying advance sculpturing with full scholarship.

It is Joshua's first sculpturing competition tomorrow and all he ever wished is to have his brother being there in the studio supporting him and giving him every inspiration on it. But Edwin is 200 miles away and no way he is coming back for this important event. "So much for 'do everything to make you happy'... I hate you Edwin!!" And Joshua threw the phone on the floor with every anger and disappointment.

It is the big day. Joshua reached the National Youth Art Studio at 9.00 a.m. It was a crowd there and everyone seems to be professional and well prepared. Competition starts at 10.00 a.m. sharp, and every participants were given the title "Love". Tension rises. Joshua has not got a piece of idea what to do. Starring at the big marble block, he is totally numb.

Ring..Ring...Ring... "What now Edwin?! I'm in the middle of competition and losing. No thanks to you! Edwin? Hey, Answer me! Edwin?"

"Hey there my sculpture boy... Well, I canceled the last lecture to come over... I really did... I tried... Sorry..." Comes an unrecognized sound of Edwin from the phone. It sounded much more like growling of pain rather than excited.

"What do you meant 'sorry'? Hey, you alright? Edwin? Edwin! Hey, answer me!! You there?"

Five minutes after the call, two policemen came into the studio, looking for Joshua. He has been told that Edwin couldn't make it in a road accident just outside the studio.

Tears splash everywhere flooding the studio. No one knows the pain like Joshua does in this world, for losing every family in a flick of eye. He is condemned, crushed, soulless... Just at that moment, he got what he wished for, the inspiration from his late brother. He carved out the Grand Prize sculpture around the studio - a live size Edwin, and now everyone in this world would know the bitter in the yonder heart of a young sculptor.

Walking up the stage, where thousand pairs of eyes watching at you recording the sour memorable moment, I was asked to give a speech on my sculpture. Every words choked my breath and I cried silently for a moment. Thinking of what I have been through, I finally spoke, "Edwin, guess what? I have SUPER POWERS! But it seems like Ginnie can't grant me every wish though...Thanks for accompanying me for these eighteen years..."

Yes, I was really a self-centered person, and I changed. I know what are my super powers now - to cherish and love everyone around me. I succeeded!

Thank you, Edwin. I will see you real soon...




by Masqueradez... This is my essay during exam for May 2009...I edited a little though...

Friday, September 4, 2009

Tonight's Memory, Tomorrow's Sunrise


Dear Diary,

It has been a year. One eyear that had seemed to stretch on forever. This day, a year ago, is burned vividly in my mind as if it was yesterday. It is a memory I can do better to give up. Yet, a memory etched foerever in my mind like words on stone. -

Here, I stopped writting, dropping my pen to keep the tears that treatened to overflow at bay. I looked out of the bedside window. The stars that I had grown to know so well over the past year shone brightly tonight. Their light was the only comfort I had on these nights I barely slept. Now, I gazed at them, looking with unseeing eyes. They were all I had tonight - the stars and the memories of the many times I had wished upon them.

Yet, with all those wishes, I had asked for only one thing. To see her again.

But I will not see her again.

I do not see her now. There is only the deafening silence of the night and the emptiness. For me, it will always be this way.

Loneliness pressed in on me from all sides. In the pale light of the moon, I felt myself succumb once again to the flow of memories that flooded back in torrents. Im my mind's eye, again, I saw the malevolent glint of the silver knife and the blood that splattered everywhere. Her blood.

I let a single tear roll down the side of my cheek and splash like a crystal on my palm. I looked down upon it. A single tear that seemed to represent everything that I had gone through in the past year. My mind slipped, and for a moment, I thought I could see the night that it happened reflected in its depths.

It had been one of those magical nights. We were strolling by the beach, hand in hand, blissfully unaware of the tragedy that was about to unfold hours later. The waves lapped at the shore. The sand was silky under our feet. All was well.

I hold her hand tightly as we walked the length of the beach. Thee cool night air, the smell of her shampoo in her hair and the feel of her smooth fingers interlocked in mine, they all leapt out at me in the perfect peacefulness of the night. I held her close to me as we walked and was content. Words were unnecessary between us. The silence said all there was to say. And for hours, we sat on the velvety sand, her head on my shoulder and eyes closed, listening to nothing but the constant crashing of wave after wave againts the shore.

What happened later that night was hazy in my mind, as if my subconsciousness was trying to shield me againts a terrible memory. I had offered to walk her home. I remembered the revving of a motorbike close by and a man wearing a tinted helmet leaping off the bike to thrust a long flick knife into her chest. Then, an arm snatching her handbag forcefully and finally making off on the bike again.

The whole series of events took no more than twenty seconds. Now Rachael lay limp in my arm, blood spilling and spreading in a circle, from a gaping wound directly over her heart. A cold numbness took me. It did not take a genius to see that she would not live to see tomorrow's sunrise. My eyes were pleading as I shook her. "Stay with me," I beseeched silently. My body racked with desperation. But it was not to be.

I fell to my knees. The unyielding pavement was cold againts my body. The pearly moonlight reflected off Rachael's face, making her face seem to glow palely. Her head was rested on my heaving chest and her breathing was shallow. I watched with helplessness as her life ebbed slowly but surely from her. That moment, I hated mysef.

She tried to reassure me with her eyes. Eyes that spoke of a fear she tried to hide. "Be brave," she breathed. "I'll miss you too". Her voice was whisper now, and it seemed every syllable costed her great pain.

Yet, she smiled weakly, not letting it on. She knew her pain scared me. In that moment, it seemed I had never truly appreciated how very beautiful she was.

Now, there was nothing I could do except affer her the only comfort I could. I held her closely and pressed my lips againts her forehead. An hour passed but I did not move, did not feel the dark liquid that seeped through her blouse and poded on the ground.

I senced Rachael died. I saw the life that sparked out behind her eyes and felt the woman I loved with my life, shudder and go limp. And I hugged her all the tighter because of it.

No one heard the anguished scream that pierced the night. No one saw the cold tears fall freely from my cheek onto hers. I cried my heart out that night. But no one heard.

- What can I do, diary? The warmth of her body againts mine and her beautiful face remains as nothing but memories. Memories that do nothing but break my heart.

Now I stood up and leaned againts the window frame. "I love you, Rachael," I tried to whisper, "I really do". But the words seemed to choked me.

I lay down on my bed and cried myself to sleep.


by Jason Yee Jia Xuan, while he just turned 15...

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Think Again!!


In every corner of this world,
Every living thing is here as a gift of God;
Every breathing creature is here with a purpose to achieve;
Every animal is here to quench their thirst, eradicate hunger, and desire;
Every man is here to accept duty as the "Masterpiece of God".

Life isn't worth thanking,
For any second now you might be gone;
Life isn't true,
For you wouldn't get anything you wish for;
Life isn't real,
For you'll only imagine you have everything you want;
Life isn't fair,
For the one you love, doesn't mean you are the one he loves.

Death is just an illusion,
For it is nothing but the absent of life;
Death is just a gamble,
For you wouldn't know when you will die;
Death is just a relief,
For there will be no more burden, no more pain;
Death is just a tale,
For it only tells you "this is the end of the story".

Think again,
Your life is as dreadful as hell..
Think again,
Even hell, chances are given..
Think again,
Cherish every moment, don't yell..
Think again,
You are now living in heaven!!

Death isn't just a tale,
For it tells the success and memory of an individual;
Death isn't just a relief,
For your relieve is others' burden and pain;
Death isn't just a gamble,
For you gamble the chance to live, but you must go;
Death isn't just an illusion,
For you'll leave your name, your story, and your soul.

Life is fair,
For if you love everyone, everyone will love you back;
Life is real,
For you have chance to get everything you imagined;
Life is true,
For you can earn anything you wish for;
Life is worth thanking,
For you are still alive at this second.

Life is a mission,
It is the time for you to tell your story;
Death is a vision,
It is the time for people to tell your story.

"A little Random act of Kindness (anagram)",
That's how Noah saved the humankind;
Live a life with of being courteous,
For you wouldn't live this life a second time.

Life is cool! Life is fun!
Life is worth a thousand miles!!
Spend it with
Love,
Happiness,
Virtue,
Pride,
Proud,
and Dignity.

THINK AGAIN!!

by Masqueradez, inspired by the fact of Influenza A (H1N1) dragging away the innocent lives... 21/August/2009...

Monday, July 20, 2009

A Legend Of Time





His face
Was just like his song
Always finding the beuty of grey
Between the black and white..

That night in Neverland
Fairy wheel
Wooden horse
Merry-go-round
Pirate ship
Came to a halt in a blink..

While the curious children
Clinging on their elders' palm
Leaving Neverland silently
Every massive toys that once lived
Is silently paying their tribute..

He has never grown
But a man he always was
He never blame
But neglected himself he always does

The stream of life will continously
Bleach his soul
Bleach the nostalgy of time
But not the memory of a once lived King..

His soul
Will resemble his legs
Forever moonwalking
On this blessed peaceful land
For he once said

Heal the world because
We value the generations to come
Not because we are asked to.
by Masquedarez, July/2009

Monday, June 29, 2009

Moans


Mourns of the million nation,
Illustrating the lost of a wonderful child;
Cries of the lost sensation,
Huming your melody through a thousand miles...
Always lingering in our hearts,
Every word etched in our minds -
Life wouldn't be true if it wasn't of you...

Judging the truth behind the lost,
Answering the mysteries of the saint;
Cruelty dragged your soul and tossed,
Karma or not? None will blame...
Silently you left us with a jolt,
Only leaving the undeniable truth that -
No one will ever replace you, The King of Pop.


In the memories
of Michael Jackson,
May you rest in peace...
by Masqueradez, June/2009...

Friday, June 12, 2009

Before & After Marriage


Before Marriage...

He: Yes! At last! It was so hard to wait...
She: Do you want me to leave?
He: No! Don't even think about it.
She: Do you love me?
He: Of course! Over and over!
She: Have you ever cheated on me?
He: No! Why are you even asking?
She: Will you kiss me?
He: Every chance I get...
She: Will you hit me?
He: Are you crazy?! I'm not that kind of person.
She: Can I trust you?
He: Yes.
She: Darling~

After Marriage...

Simply read from bottom to the top...
...Hey, who doesn't agree? Haha...

Thursday, April 16, 2009

FRIENDSHIP

Flightless Bird, he's blind;
Repine of sight, time wasted...
Irrevocable of fact he'll be isolated;
Exodus season isn't far now,
Neglected by others he's worrying;
Doodling about in the mind,
Something finally he concluded;
He'll endure eternity,
Indomitably he'll fight!
Peeves thru the time, he met his first FRIEND...


Well, there's a story behind every individual... Some are bitter as gall, others are sweet as sugar; some makes you cry of happiness, others makes you cry of sadnness... This is my story before I met my first ever true friend, and it's rather nostalgic for me... Get a good time and have a flash back yourself, how is your first friendship made up? Be thankful to them, sacrifice necessity for them, love them... For they are your foundation of today, your concrete of tomorrow, and your pillars of future...
by Masqueradez...

Thursday, April 9, 2009

That's Life!

God created a Donkey, a Dog, a Monkey and a Man...

He told Donkey: You'll be a donkey... You'll be carrying burdens on your back un-tiringly, from sunrise to sunset... You'll have no intelligence and you'll live for 50 years...

Donkey replied: I'll be a donkey, but 50 years is too much! I'll take only 20 years...

God granted his wish...


He told Dog: You'll be a dog... You'll be man's best friend, you'll guard his door day and night... You'll eat every scraps he gives you and you'll live for 30 years...

Dog replied: I'll be a dog, but 30 years is too much! I'll take only 15 years...

God granted his wish...


He told Monkey: You'll be a monkey... You'll swing from branches to branches and be amusing at any time... You'll do tricks and you'll live for 20 years...

Monkey replied: I'll be a monkey, but 20 years is too much! I'll take only 10 years...

God granted his wish...


He told Man: You'll be a man, the only rational creature living on the face of Earth... You'll use your intelligence to become master of all animals... You'll dominate the world and you'll live for 20 years...

Man replied: Sir, I'll be a man but 20 years is not enough! I'll take the 30 years Donkey refused, the 15 years Dog did not want, and the 10 years Monkey refused...

God granted his wish...


And since, man lived 20 years as a man...
30 years as donkey, working hard day in day out, carrying burdens over his back...
Then when his kids are grown, he lived 15 years as dog, taking care of the house, eating whatever is given to him...
When he is old one day, he lived 10 years as monkey, visiting house from house of his kids, doing the same old tricks to amuse thier grandchildren...


That's Life!



by Masqueradez...

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Inside Murmur - Rain?




Tic..tac..tic..tac..
What's that? Rain?
Oh what the hack!
It's driving me faint!!

Tac-tac-tac-tac..
"God, help me please!" I beg,
Put me in a sack,
Or anywhere else but here, fast!

Tatatatatatatata..
Argh, it's torturing!!
What's over there?
Why am I suffering?

Tatatatadadadada..
I can't see a thing..
I don't wanna go into a coma!
But why does it hurt, like jinxed?

S......sh.....
Damn it! I don't want this!
I'm weak, I need YOUR hush..
Where are YOU? I heard only tease!


Sh...sha...whooo...
I need YOU, it's now a fact..
Are you somehow gone like 'shoo'?
Gosh, what was that?

Sha......
Weird, it's feeling better now..
"Oh, it's just a nostalgia..
The real world is there, just vow!"

Mom, it's dry outside..
"Dear, it's never been raining.. Cheers!"
I vowed, back to real world now, I realized..
It was nothing but the rain in my heart - tears..

Ever since, you had become my scar,
Carved in my heart like a saint..
"Hey, you need an umbrella?"
No thanks.. Just let me 'enjoy' the rain..




by Masqueradez, 21/Mar/2009..

Monday, March 16, 2009

Imagine...


Theme: A girl standing on the beach with herself in dusk, listening the waves,
feeling the breeze and watching the sun set..
*Please be very serious while imagining it..


1st...
Imagine yourself:

Standing alone on the shore,
Of the deep violet lusty dusk;

Listening to the enchanting symphony,
Of waves flapping on the red-dyed sand;

Feeling the coolest breeze,
Blowing gracefully between your fairest hair,
Into your innocent heart and soul;

And the charming sun waving goodbye,
With his slightest strip of smile,
Down to the horizon of shaded ocean..


2nd...
Imagine yourself:

Standing lonely on the shore,
Of the grimly shadowed dusk;

Listening to the saddest moans and cries,
Of waves flapping on the bloody sand;

Feeling the coldest breeze,
Whispering words between your brunette hair,
Into your petrified heart and soul;

And the deepest sun waving goodbye,
With his gloomiest strip of smile,
Down into the last hope of dark cursed ocean..


Both stories shared the same theme of story, but described in a very different way, giving you a very different feeling.. The 1st is a story full of hope, wishing the next day will be better; The 2nd is a story with no hope, only wishing the day will go away and never come back.. The message i wanna send is:
Everything you confront has 2 choices, whether to take it as positive or negative.. Since the choices are in your hand, why don't you take it positively? Try to solve it by time, hoping every tomorrows will be better than every yesterdays..




by Masqueradez, strongly inspired during incident 15/Mar/2009(00.00hour)..

Friday, March 13, 2009

Juggle Your Masks



Brian Lim,

You gloomed off the dawn,
You grimed off the dusk;
The more you frown,
The thicker you mask..

Carnivals are great,
Parties are punk;
Put away your masquerade,
Hide it in the junk!

The "Deep Siberian" stone,
A rather pinkish jewel;
Step on to your throne,
Be yourself for the time due..

"Deep Russian", quartz the rule;
Cure of toxic, luck of warriors;
You have wings, and you had flew,
Yet are you thru, with your darkest fears?

~Ah Gor~


by Masqueradez, Feb 2009..