LETTERS FROM THE LIVING
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Yesterday marked the 9th death anniversary of my maternal grandmother. Flashback: It happened when I was in secondary two. I could not fathom the gravity of death, nor could I understand the wave of grief sweeping through the family. I was a person with a heart of stone (i suppose), never liked sentimental songs, always thinking (or scheming) and not feeling for stuff. In fact, I had quite a close relationship with my Ah Ma (although it paled in comparision with my siblings), but I hardly shed a tear throughout the proceedings.
Now: As I am typing this, I still remember her countenance, her voice, her gaunt, hunchback frame; her farewell touch/hug and kiss that accompanied every visit to her place. Thank God, He made me a person with at least some feelings, reviving a heart of flesh, emotions indeed welled up once again. I am not going philosophical or spiritual or speaking from a regretful perspective(I am actually glad I been through that emotional drought early), thus I wish that people nowadays - with all the hustle & bustle of life, should constantly make an effort to appreciate the people around them. Time and tide wait for no man.
A dedication from me to her
Thank you for being my grandma,
I could not ask for a better one.
Although the years fly by so fast,
In our memory you will always last.
Thank you for raising up my mum,
despite the harsh environment of the yester-years.
For all that she is today,
amount of gratitude we can never pay.
Thank you for whipping up fantastic dishes
despite the fatigue and toil of the day.
You still manage to give us your smile,
and never fail to go that extra mile.
Thank you for your love and care,
despite our immature and insensitive acts.
No words could express how great you are,
rest in peace, my dearest Ah Ma!
In memory of my Ah Ma.
Now, I shall hand over to DJ Titanium to do the usual honours
Soundtrack of my life today: "Knockin' on Heaven's door" by Guns & Roses
Great match!! Thank you Germany and Italy.
Goodbye to sucky defensive football (aka Greece)
Dish of the day: French fried or Portuguese tards?
Need to go school tmr. (Bo liao briefing for IA)
I want the latest albums by lostprophets, Muse and Bullets & Octane!!!
People kill to make a living, but I live to make a killing!
Laid to Rest at 10:12 PM;