Long Kuan Poems

Villanelle : Never political but spiritual the ancient Indo-Chinese pilgrim ties

       In Memory of the late pathologist (and amateur Astronomer) 
Associate Professor CHONG Siew Meng, National University of Singapore*


Never...

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THIRUK-KURAL on not offending the Great*: Periyaaraip Pilaiyaamai - Canto 90 K895 and K897

[* The "Great" here are indifferently the King or other learned and wise people whom the King ought to respect and fear....

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THIRUK-KURAL on not offending the Great*: Periyaaraip Pilaiyaamai - Canto 90, K899 and K900

[* The "Great" here are indifferently the King or other learned and wise people whom the King ought to respect and fear....

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Etched in history, 23rd March 2015 marks the death of an architect of a small country..
When he passed away, Lee Kuan Yew left behind Singapore a most vibrant country..
His was 7 days of mourning to...

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Life is a dark cloud,
hovering over humans witch starve cows,
these guard dogs bark loud,
like a scar'd child,
it's hard to smile,
when the worlds on the market,
and were living on her carcase,
theres nuclear weapons marking there targets,
farm...

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Loss fills the air
As people queue;
Death can speak

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A common thread
Links us in gloom;
Mindful faces

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Dry humid March
National mourning;
Heavy hearts

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Gratitude speaks
Multi-racial tones;
Heat wave trials

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Gun carriage cortège
Last journey route;
Crowds salute

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Heavy rains fall
People brave downpour;
Final goodbyes

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Public affection
Never seen before;
Singaporean...

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Unity of two whilst same gender.
For love, for kinship, for the future.
Tied by the very hands of Destiny.
Of minute difference to the society.
Yet recognized as a monstrosity.
By those fueled by animosity.

The government goes with the...

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A nd so began the Great Repair as the Corners came together there, Four a meeting of Winds,
N ine to find is the task at hand. Owl flew to be as One with Great Mind...

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See true legacy when death takes you away:
Each person sadly pays respect today.


Each feels gratitude for your kind caring:
A sure attitude Singaporeans string.


See the crowds and queues that come to thank you:
Tears long overdue tell...

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This year leaps
Feisty moves hurl;
An extra day styles

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Old condo visit
Caretaker friend smiles;
Tea and chit-chat

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Monday dawn light
Cool breeze hints rain;
Passing clouds wet

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Paperwork clutter
Desktop somewhat crowded;
Dazzling piles of something

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Morning excursion
Procure meal packs;
Monday food fare

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Wet pathway
Stray feats loiter;
Chinese...

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SNAKES (XI)

			Temptation always comes in a pretty package;
			they were caught between two worlds,
			worlds apart. The reason for snakes
			in the grass is to make elephants dance.

			You were the candle leading him out
			of the darkness, now you...

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Tears pour like rain
Flooding the drains


So many wait
Love's never late


No more scoldings
No more smiles fling

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Just see the crowds
Hearts speak so loud


Death's final date
Is never late


No more lectures
To mend fractures

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Because of you
A nation queues


Our hearts feel...

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(In Memorium:
For Modern Singapore's
Founding Father,
Mr Lee Kuan Yew, RIP)
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See that body politic
In visionary brave tact;
See that action dynamic
In lovely outcome life facts.


A man of vision lived here
With a fierce, bold loyalty;
A man of passion most...

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Stillness speaks charm
In sculptured grace;
Silence now farms
Bliss in kind face.


Silence now floods
A soothing balm;
Feel pulse of blood
Echo pure calm.


Such a firm poise
On lotus grounds;
Glimpse beyond voice
In rapture found.


Textures and lines
Of craft that styles;
A touch divine
Brings...

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Words come
Thoughts flow;
Meaning lives

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Choice avails
Poise styles;
Creative surge

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Glimpse truth
Urge patterns;
Cheer peoples

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Why worry
About worry?
Two hands tied

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Haiku fragment
Poignant moment;
Mirror contrast

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Sorrow sketches
Water colours slide;
Echoes remain

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Time stops
Abruptly here;
Sadness abides

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Sometimes dying
Paints grand stokes;
Legend starts

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Why all this tears
For just one man?
Loss feels...

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(Dedication: Memorial to LKY)
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"Death comes in time to each man,
Dear memory transcends span."


Glimpse of familiar face
Gone to eternity,
Fond memory we trace
Frames immortality.


This much we all know:
We thank you gratefully
Though we did not know
You personally.


Our hearts...

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"To the young and the not too old,
I say, follow that rainbow, go ride it."
                    ...

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(Dedication: In Memorium, for LKY)
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On this fine day, we remember:
Urge compels zest to plant this tree,
Race Saturday's April shower,
Touch knows a quest in ritual spree;
Enact a sign that tells of you,
Mindful of grace and destiny,
Bear...

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LEE KUAN YEW

A shining star in the Asian sky,Lee  fondly,Singapore friendly.

What’s the definition of dedication? if one asked,say Lee.

Masons build mansions but nations only  by true sons like Lee.

A magician doing wonders with...

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