He was a national tennis player, was A.K.Bear
Even while in Form Five and still unaware
Of the big wide world and professional sportsmen
With their big prize-money and many a big endorsement
But at Hank's book launch, he was busy with his own affair.
Halim rockfoundation said he'd take a miss
So he was nowhere in the premise
Though his name was in the acknowledgement's middle
As being one of Hank's inspirational people
He's probably busy compiling his own thesis.
Salim, Jerry, Noor Shaari, Aziz and Mat Nor Gear
Were some of the familiar people from the alma mater
Many others who also came
With their better halves, too, I cannot name
Many more, if free, would have been here.
It was inspirational, to say with pride
Seeing an old friend showing a new side
Prose, poetry, painting and what-not
Showing that age doesn't need to rot
Savour life and enjoy the ride.
Those are some of the notations
For a simple gathering and a celebration
Life's too short to dwell on the sadness
That's part of it, too clear in our awareness
Bravo, Hank, for your publication.
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Even while in Form Five and still unaware
Of the big wide world and professional sportsmen
With their big prize-money and many a big endorsement
But at Hank's book launch, he was busy with his own affair.
Halim rockfoundation said he'd take a miss
So he was nowhere in the premise
Though his name was in the acknowledgement's middle
As being one of Hank's inspirational people
He's probably busy compiling his own thesis.
Salim, Jerry, Noor Shaari, Aziz and Mat Nor Gear
Were some of the familiar people from the alma mater
Many others who also came
With their better halves, too, I cannot name
Many more, if free, would have been here.
It was inspirational, to say with pride
Seeing an old friend showing a new side
Prose, poetry, painting and what-not
Showing that age doesn't need to rot
Savour life and enjoy the ride.
Those are some of the notations
For a simple gathering and a celebration
Life's too short to dwell on the sadness
That's part of it, too clear in our awareness
Bravo, Hank, for your publication.
.........................................................................................................
2 comments:
Dear Zam,
It's done! You're creating a new poetry blog, after this. That I'm sure! There's so much talents shown in just one posting here. The blogosphere community, our OP buddies and the nation will be all the more richer exposed to your wit and subtle humor which would be lost,fizzled in the thin air of the fairways otherwise! Your desire to hone your art skills mentioned yesterday also tells me you've come to the cross-roads on the way to be an accomplished poet and re-born artist. The timing is perfect!
Create a poetry blog,warm up in Dec and full swing in 2014. You'll have a compiled book of poetry and self illustrated images for each at the end of the year to be launched in early 2015. How nice!
Don't delay, buddy, I'm with you!
Best wishes!
Hank
Thanks, Hank.
All in good time.
I hope.
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