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| Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Mid-Autumn Reflections Writer : Jackie PauAs Sadness boldly stole my soul I watched in helpless wonder. Her siren song trilled on the breeze, In sensual notes of sedap malam*. Paralyzing my core Leaching out every whisper of hope. Lacerated by her coral candour, I am disarmed by her foetid reality Darkness descends in a velvet rush, A shroud of eternal torment. My petrified heart remains lost Amid the pine needles. By the moonlit sea. Lionfish dreams of seasons past I now relinquish into his keeping. Restored by Time's gentle hand, Life waltzes on with grace-full promise, Inundating my senses With an autumnal parade of colours. While she visits me still, from time to time, I feel her presence fading. Her sweet visage bids a fond farewell, Defeated by Love, patient and kind My spirit rejoices in aerial swoops Of freedom. Found, and bearing fruit. *Balinese name for tuberose; literally translated: "delicious night" by Jackie Pau, Mid-Autumn, 2006
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