It should rather be: when South meets the North.
Thanks to Desiderata YL Chong. It was so great of him to help organize a group of bloggers to meet up for a bowl of noodles at Jaya Shopping Centre in PJ.
It was great to meet Desi since we last met at the B.U.M. Forum many months back. He was still the usual handsome guy, resembling Tom Cruise except that Desi is far more handsome. When he arrived he apologise for not bringing along Kathie Holmes but I would have preferred Nicole Kidman.
I must thank Desi for presenting me a copy of his elegant Poetic Book. That book is a must read for poetry enthusiasts. The Forward was written by our fame Dr Din Merican, the visiting Professor at the School of Business and Management, University of Cambodia.
I have read the book, the poetries and I do agree with Din Merican that the poetries do carry messages of hope, compassion and optimism for humanity. However, there were a couple of it which carry other form of messages of which I will cite at the end of this article.Truly, as said by Din, it is easy to underestimate Desi's considerable talent as a poet and an intellect. He is simple looking, speak-straight and unassuming. He is brunt...
Back to the noodle house meeting, the next to arrive is someone who looks like Shahrukh Khan. He was so handsome and young. I shoved my hand far out to ensure he holds it...he did; I'm so glad. He is Terence Netto, and he is not a blogger and thus would not be classified. Terence is a great guy and so knowledgeable. I am impressed with his personality, straight-shooting and wisdom.
The next to arrive is Zorro, Don Diego Vega. Since his retirement from the silver screen he has renamed himself as Bernard, without his affix DON. He still retains his Misai, the Zorro misai except without the mask.
Next, arriving straight from the lecture hall is our great Professor Dr Howsy ! He had to rush there immediately after the class. I am glad to know Howsy will be going to the USA to be the political secretary to Barack Obama. Howsy will also be contesting for the US Presidency in 2020 (that's what Obama told me...).
Various others could not make it because of schedule conflict. AnakMerdeka did not come bcoz she is busy taking care of Nori's son. Desi said Elizabeth had called and apologise for not being able to attend the noodle testing session (sorry Eli, I had tried the noodles on your behalf). Nat and Rat were matching; so can't make it (hehehe...sori, joke, joke). Lucia was busy preaching at a resort.
We ended at 8pm. It was great food and talkcock... I love the occasion. Desi, please org again, will u?
Before I end this, I like to share a piece Desi's Delight with u....
Till the earth touches the sky
The soulmate departs
after touching hands
because one heart gets restless
the other heart bleeds
so a person weeps
miss patience waits
One door closes
another is suppose to open
what if it doesn't?
Can the soul left behind rest
or can it now fly out of the window
and try to reach that rainbow's end
so the hands cannot touch again
and the two souls cannot mate
The soulmate departs
after touching hands
because one heart gets restless
the other heart bleeds
so a person weeps
miss patience waits
One door closes
another is suppose to open
what if it doesn't?
Can the soul left behind rest
or can it now fly out of the window
and try to reach that rainbow's end
so the hands cannot touch again
and the two souls cannot mate
(This Poem is dedicated to all my blogs friends, associates, readers, family members, and most of all to Desi and Howsy)
Midnight Voices
A Companion Essay of Poetry
as a Special Medium of Communication
by Desiderata YL Chong
7 comments:
but i was not invited! i didn't even know of this gathering until now you blog about it.
oh well guess i know when i'm not wanted. :)
my babies are really keeping me away from all the excitement!! boo hoo hoo!!
Dear Mave, you are so taken by dear Desi you're contradicting yourself. Looks like Tom Cruise and yet simple looking?? lol
Hey, Desi, told you you look nothing like Einstein. More like Tom... minus Nicole. Nicole Helen is attending to important matters at home.
Glad everyone had a great time. Ended at 8pm?? WTF? No Karaoke session?
dr mave: jest one gift-kopi and you're soul'd? I am on Crowd No.9 -- if Helen mui-mui was dare, it would be Cloud 10. Round figure, and Nicole is awe mine...loctor! You can borrow Mimi or Royale from Howsy, what say ye, doc2?
Hey, thanks to this Post writHer, if I gifted him two kopies, he would like another chaper!:)
TNetto, Zorro, Vivaciousvivian, dr say (AM wz MIA but her spirit lingers...) -- didn't see any teh-SEE!:(
Helen: I steal prefer einstain, Tom is hanged, so passe while albert is perennial, yes!:)
NOTE to awe Mave's ER: Mark Oct 10, 2007 in thy diary -- this time we'll try to meet up in Ipoh?
desi the gentleman from the old world! i was mesmerised by him too when i met him for dinner eons ago.
sm, how come never invite daku? but 8 pm is a bit too early. to attract leng lui like helen must have karaoke next time. dont forget to invite me too.
will probably be in kay-el in nov to watch the federer-sampras tennis exhibition match.
kopi anyone?
See Fei,
We will invite u and we will include Karaoke, ok?
Desi always Jahat!
Leng Lui Helen, be present next time.
Leng Lui AM, U must join us lah!
Lucia, we will make sure the invitation is sent to U.
seefei:
Loooong time/dime no see, no here and no dare!
Mark Oct 10, 2007 -- a farewell of sort in Howsy, and lenglui helen's terrortry -- SeeFei's two, or three!
Your HI praise maketh me blush like a virgial bride at fool moon; now I'm near to crowd no. 10, mayhaps ipohlang are awe greAt lifters! Anyone can accomodate a group of SE7EN southerners when we attack the karaoke joint/s after dark 10.10?
Let's TEH-see!:):):):):):) fei!:)
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