Haiku - Colors Of Life

(1)

Rays of warm yellow,
Upholds royal dignity,
Melts the cold stone heart.


(2)

Doubts provoke the truths,
Incitement of envious green,
Attempt to get by.


(3)

Solemness in reign,
Pitch black a so lifeless night,
A spell uncalled for.


(4)

Soft blue captivates,
Blossoms with lush in the heart,
Signifies true love.


(5)

Red illuminates warmth,
Spirits of courage and valor,
Dashing through ages.


Balqis,
Captivated by colors.
17.12.2010
Friday Night

*Literally speaking, we go through many colors of life. Each one has its own meaning.
This Haiku is specially dedicated to my beloved family and my beloved friends who always
give so much inspirations in literary works for me to keep going. I am also inspired by their
great arts in literature. My buddies, Moonomo and Odliam of US, Harish of India, Stephanie of Philippines and Krislin of Singapore,  this is my humble dedication to all of you but it comes right from my heart. Thank you for being my friends.

Haiku - Loneliness

At work

Struck by loneliness,
A forlorn heart a-flutter,
To dance with life's music.


At Home

The pin-drop silence,
Grips heart longing attentions,
For worthily life.


Now

Icy cold dark night,
A chilling companion,
Serenades the soul.



Balqis
Understanding loneliness.
15.12.2010
Wednesday

The Historical Site



A centenary stone commemorating the centennial of the
historical meeting was erected on the site in 1967.

General Council Negri Meeting

Bintulu played a very significant role in the history of democracy in Sarawak. On September 8, 1867, it became the first meeting venue of the State Legislative Assembly, the Council Negri.

With Charles Brooke, the second white Rajah of Sarawak chairing the meeting, there sat five of his British Officers namely James B. Cruickshank, William H. Roadway, Alfred Gouhton, Thomas S. Chapman H. Nelson and 15 Malay and Melanau members (Chiefs) to mark a new era to conduct the state's affairs.

During the inaugural General Council Meeting, the most brought up agenda in connection with the General Procedure was more on the maiden speech by the Tuan Yang Di-Pertua.

The second General Council Meeting was held in Sibu on 15 June 1868 and the third was held in Kuching on 11 October 1970.

From then on, the meetings were held in Kuching at His Majesty's Istana (palace), which was the official resident of Brooke and then later the meeting was held at the Courthouse building once in three years until 1900. According to data, most of the agendas brought up in the General Council Meetings were the discussion to widen the regional boundary and on the pirates activities.

After 1900, the General Council Meeting talked more on the agricultural and financial development of the state.

Source : Berita Binda, July-September 2009

*Pictures by Balqis.

Reasons For Being Thankful

This road isn't an ordinary road,
As I walk down it,
I was stunned by
life's colourful characters.

I could hear the wind whispers into my ears,
the chirpy birds with melodious songs,
and soothed by Jorge Cafrune,
Que Seas Vos.

And I can touch, feel, admire
everything around me,
rough, smooth, big, small, beautiful,
And I can see those who can't see me,
nor hear the whispers of winds,
far from knowing that birds are around,
Nor seeing and feeling the wonders of  life,
Let alone admire the breathtaking sunset,
Or star gazing at twinkling stars above.

But they are always special beyond compare,
Can't hear but can feel,
Can't see but sharp minded,
Can't touch but gifted with one strong physique,
Can't walk but still able to move around,
Can't talk but they are smart.

I come to think of the beauty of not hearing,
the swearing, the cursing, the blaming,
with all the harsh words available.

I wonder at the eyes that see not
the miseries, the suffering,
the imbalance of life,
whatever that gives life its ugly look.

My mind's filled with musings,
of their patience and existence,
that colours this complicated life.

I am astounded by the great ability
of incomplete physique,
that is so reliable to keep going,
far better than with complete
physical ability.

I'm amazed by the skillful hands,
that belong to the eyes that see not,
but the fingers know it all,
leading the mind to portray the beauty,
and produce something of quality,
which I am able to see
but not to the eyes that see not,
nor to the ears that hear not the compliments,
or to the incomplete physique,
Lo! how fair human creation is,
They are special with special abilities.

*A short break from home, makes me learn more of what's life all about.

The musings mind of,

Balqis

Cats City

10.12.2010

Image : http://allaboutgratitude.com/