The tiniest flicker of a solitary candle
Can brighten up the darkest night
Accept our care though it be simple
In our hearts we share with you the gift of light
~Liz Sammy-chin ~
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Judy's Garden....for my friends Judy and Bian Aun
In a vast spacious compound Judy’s garden stands
With huge caladium fronds, spreading out like fans
When you enter her home, you’ll be greeted by “kois”
O what grace, what beauty! To behold them was joy
Lotus and water lilies by this serene pond grows
A point of conversation and visitors to show
Dainty multi coloured hues are the flowers they bear
On their lily pads sit, little frogs without care
Towards the back of this spreading compound
“Neath the huge casuarina, little birds can be found
pecking on the seeds that the old palm trees bear
O Birds spare some to grow for that’s only fair!
Another family of fish lives in the big back pond
Lending them shade are the huge coconut fronds
A plant of grace and fragrance is the magnolia plant
Thriving on little rain and the rays of the sun
Trees of varied species all have a home in this place
For to leave this space idle, would be a great waste
So an orchid garden to the left have been built
And some greening’s been done so the flowers won’t wilt
And at this stage I think I might just add
That Bian Aun’s the architect of this cosy pad
Bird watching is a passion that they both share
So their garden will be home to any birds of the air
The birds and the dogs so freely they roam
Ecologically balanced, they all feel at home
So the insects and pests all know they are safe
In Judy’s Garden they don’t really behave.
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
With huge caladium fronds, spreading out like fans
When you enter her home, you’ll be greeted by “kois”
O what grace, what beauty! To behold them was joy
Lotus and water lilies by this serene pond grows
A point of conversation and visitors to show
Dainty multi coloured hues are the flowers they bear
On their lily pads sit, little frogs without care
Towards the back of this spreading compound
“Neath the huge casuarina, little birds can be found
pecking on the seeds that the old palm trees bear
O Birds spare some to grow for that’s only fair!
Another family of fish lives in the big back pond
Lending them shade are the huge coconut fronds
A plant of grace and fragrance is the magnolia plant
Thriving on little rain and the rays of the sun
Trees of varied species all have a home in this place
For to leave this space idle, would be a great waste
So an orchid garden to the left have been built
And some greening’s been done so the flowers won’t wilt
And at this stage I think I might just add
That Bian Aun’s the architect of this cosy pad
Bird watching is a passion that they both share
So their garden will be home to any birds of the air
The birds and the dogs so freely they roam
Ecologically balanced, they all feel at home
So the insects and pests all know they are safe
In Judy’s Garden they don’t really behave.
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
Yvonne's Little Eden
In this Little Eden she enjoys her plants and birds
Just admiring her flowers, no need for words
The rich flora and fauna all agree
That they don’t mind housing the birds and the bees
A beautiful wild ginger it’s colour lends
It’s vibrant red blooms with the other plants blend
‘Neath the ginger, a maidenhair fern grows
Beside it, the bouganvillea its colour bestows
The MacArthur’s palm standing elegant and tall
Sharing its shade to plants big and small
Coleous and begonias all healthily thrives
Under the palm, from the sun they hide
The majestic ficus with its branches so strong
Welcomes the birds where they nurture their young
The ficus tree is the king of this patch
It’s beautiful foliage that none can match.
In a little lot at the back of the land
Vegetables grow, tended by Yvonne’s loving hands
What peace and joy this garden radiates
Serenity! Ideal spot to meditate!
Her little patio is where she entertains friends
Her pretty little garden, a welcome message sends
Birds and insects are not afraid to roam
In Yvonne’s little eden they’ve found a home!
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
Just admiring her flowers, no need for words
The rich flora and fauna all agree
That they don’t mind housing the birds and the bees
A beautiful wild ginger it’s colour lends
It’s vibrant red blooms with the other plants blend
‘Neath the ginger, a maidenhair fern grows
Beside it, the bouganvillea its colour bestows
The MacArthur’s palm standing elegant and tall
Sharing its shade to plants big and small
Coleous and begonias all healthily thrives
Under the palm, from the sun they hide
The majestic ficus with its branches so strong
Welcomes the birds where they nurture their young
The ficus tree is the king of this patch
It’s beautiful foliage that none can match.
In a little lot at the back of the land
Vegetables grow, tended by Yvonne’s loving hands
What peace and joy this garden radiates
Serenity! Ideal spot to meditate!
Her little patio is where she entertains friends
Her pretty little garden, a welcome message sends
Birds and insects are not afraid to roam
In Yvonne’s little eden they’ve found a home!
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
Sophia's Garden
Sophia’s house is next to mine
And a better neighbour will be hard to find
Her pretty garden is adjacent to my own
And in it, pretty flowers and green foliage she has grown
A grand old shady mango tree at the entrance stands
And pots of orchids from its branches hang
Caladium and impatiens ‘neath its shade grow
And red ixoras bursting in colours in a neat little row
To the left of the driveway, outside the fence
Periwinkles and bouganvilleas showing off beauty without pretence
While the slender exotic cannas join in the fun
The pink impatiens sit soaking up the sun
The anthurium, begonia and a palm all share
The shade of the roof and the cats laze there
To the back of the garden, another mango tree stands
Bearing juicy apple mangoes while its shade to the swing it lends
Below this a mother-in-law’s tongue grows in a pot
This is the ideal spot for it’s not so hot
Some more orchids their beauty boasts
And the birds love this area for no danger pose
Sophia’s garden shows her love for plants
Where the birds and bees and the butterflies dance
For in this garden they all feel free
A safe haven for insects and they all agree.
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
And a better neighbour will be hard to find
Her pretty garden is adjacent to my own
And in it, pretty flowers and green foliage she has grown
A grand old shady mango tree at the entrance stands
And pots of orchids from its branches hang
Caladium and impatiens ‘neath its shade grow
And red ixoras bursting in colours in a neat little row
To the left of the driveway, outside the fence
Periwinkles and bouganvilleas showing off beauty without pretence
While the slender exotic cannas join in the fun
The pink impatiens sit soaking up the sun
The anthurium, begonia and a palm all share
The shade of the roof and the cats laze there
To the back of the garden, another mango tree stands
Bearing juicy apple mangoes while its shade to the swing it lends
Below this a mother-in-law’s tongue grows in a pot
This is the ideal spot for it’s not so hot
Some more orchids their beauty boasts
And the birds love this area for no danger pose
Sophia’s garden shows her love for plants
Where the birds and bees and the butterflies dance
For in this garden they all feel free
A safe haven for insects and they all agree.
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
A Kindred Spirit....a dedication to my friend Celina
From young girls to teens and motherhood
Our friendship spanned through many years
She’s been a kindred spirit since childhood
She’s the one most remembered of all my peers
When our school days’ ended, we parted in ways
Entering adulthood was a worrying time
Not keeping in touch, there’s a price to pay
No more meeting up for no reason or rhyme
So then for years we were friends at heart but not in sight
We grew up, fell in love, got married and had a family
Too busy at work and at home, no time even to write
And so our friendship remained a memory entirely.
But as fate would have it, we’re neighbours now
No plans were made, contacts were lost for a long while
It was destiny for us to be together again
But she was always in thought though parted in miles
Though her name’s not mentioned I’m sure she will know
For friends in the true form I find them rare
That’s why in my heart, she fits the role
So my dear friend, when you read this, know that I care.
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
Our friendship spanned through many years
She’s been a kindred spirit since childhood
She’s the one most remembered of all my peers
When our school days’ ended, we parted in ways
Entering adulthood was a worrying time
Not keeping in touch, there’s a price to pay
No more meeting up for no reason or rhyme
So then for years we were friends at heart but not in sight
We grew up, fell in love, got married and had a family
Too busy at work and at home, no time even to write
And so our friendship remained a memory entirely.
But as fate would have it, we’re neighbours now
No plans were made, contacts were lost for a long while
It was destiny for us to be together again
But she was always in thought though parted in miles
Though her name’s not mentioned I’m sure she will know
For friends in the true form I find them rare
That’s why in my heart, she fits the role
So my dear friend, when you read this, know that I care.
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Marco, our dog angel
He entered our lives in April one year
Cute and cuddly with his soft white fur
We picked him out from a litter of pups
For our two sweet boys to love and to hug.
Now our boys have grown and left home
But our faithful dog our home he guards on
Near the gate in the evening he’ll lay
Waiting for Joe to return home each day
Eighteen years of faithful service did he give
In our hearts, he’ll always live
Though we were heartbroken that fateful day
We knew in our hearts that he couldn’t stay
His spirit was willing, but the body was weak
No replacement for him will we ever seek
For a faithful friend can never be replaced
From our minds, his memory will never be erased
May our Lord bless our faithful friend
And please, to dog heaven may he be sent
And pray, a dog angel let him be
Guarding our house still, though none can see.
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
Cute and cuddly with his soft white fur
We picked him out from a litter of pups
For our two sweet boys to love and to hug.
Now our boys have grown and left home
But our faithful dog our home he guards on
Near the gate in the evening he’ll lay
Waiting for Joe to return home each day
Eighteen years of faithful service did he give
In our hearts, he’ll always live
Though we were heartbroken that fateful day
We knew in our hearts that he couldn’t stay
His spirit was willing, but the body was weak
No replacement for him will we ever seek
For a faithful friend can never be replaced
From our minds, his memory will never be erased
May our Lord bless our faithful friend
And please, to dog heaven may he be sent
And pray, a dog angel let him be
Guarding our house still, though none can see.
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
My Curiosity
My husband and I love to take rides
And as houses we pass, I’ll always wonder
What kind of people within them reside
These simple thoughts in my mind I’ll ponder
Are they as happy as my husband and me
And are there children who are romping around
Or lonely old people with no one to see
Is there contentment or can love be found
O what a mystery these homes to me pose
O how I wish that into their homes I could just peep
My inquisitive mind just cannot dispose
Must be my curiosity that just wouldn’t sleep
Do any of you feel the way that I do
Ever wondered what people are like
I’m sure many of you are just like me too
So use your imagination when you go for a ride.
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
And as houses we pass, I’ll always wonder
What kind of people within them reside
These simple thoughts in my mind I’ll ponder
Are they as happy as my husband and me
And are there children who are romping around
Or lonely old people with no one to see
Is there contentment or can love be found
O what a mystery these homes to me pose
O how I wish that into their homes I could just peep
My inquisitive mind just cannot dispose
Must be my curiosity that just wouldn’t sleep
Do any of you feel the way that I do
Ever wondered what people are like
I’m sure many of you are just like me too
So use your imagination when you go for a ride.
~ Liz Sammy-Chin ~
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