Wander

National Anthem Familiar motherland music; Stop to ponder SG50** ~~~~~~~~~ Hidden agenda Crafty demeanour; Unspoken moves ~~~~~~~~~ Confrontational Words unnecessary; Choice in no voice ~~~~~~~~~ Two sparrows chat On air-con ledge; Morning sunrise ~~~~~~~~~ Plumeria flowers Sparkling colours; Morning salutation ~~~~~~~~~ Spring cleaning days Christmas is coming; So little time ~~~~~~~~~ Torrential rains Day after day soaking; November redecorates ~~~~~~~~~ Here we are my dear Forty-three years strolling; Seems like yesterday ~~~~~~~~~ Mood and movement Sun dancing up high; Busy schedule ~~~~~~~~~ Yes we make plans Do this and that; Time intervenes ~~~~~~~~~ Cold winds blow dry Dehydrates skin; Chill in the spine ~~~~~~~~~ Happy sea of faces Children frolic here; Playtime at the park ~~~~~~~~~ Solitary old Kung-fu master Resting on stone bench; Smiles at people ~~~~~~~~~ Old lady with bags Supermarket haul; Weak knees hazarding ~~~~~~~~~ Meal pack takeaway I venture homewards; Lunch with darling ~~~~~~~~~ Joy styles peace Fashion new venture; Awareness comes ~~~~~~~~~ Leon Enriquez 25 November 2014 Singapore (Note: SG50** is the official tagline for the the plans to celebrate Singapore's 50 years of independence as a city-state since 1965.)