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10 No 1 Dec 2002 snakes: myth & reality fell & fly: about poems finding & growing native plants merope angulata glochidion littorale the kingfisher experience wetland rainforest the sungei buloh mangroves how sungei buloh 'got' me world environment day: 5 jun 02 back home again |
For students Me and I - that's me in one. I am my own best triend. We talk about everything and at any time in our own inner space. Having said so, you might think I am mad. Not so, indeed. It's my inner space that gives real meaning to the 'outer' world I live in. Staying connected. Keeping in touch with my feelings. Knowing myself. That's me and I - a pertect start in knowing and understanding the world we live in, and making sense of the experiences I encounter in my life.  Poems are like little bridges. They connect feelings and experiences. And if you look at life as a journey, which indeed is true, you will see countless number of bridges we have to cross. Even if you don't write poems, these bridges do exist in your life. They are there when we laugh, cry or sing. Poets are people who cherish these bridges. They build them with heartfelt words and make them visible. When we do find someone else's poem enjoyable, it is because it makes our invisible bridge visible. That's when we say, 'I felt like that too!' 'So what's wrong with me?' you may ask. Why can't I write? Well, nothing is wrong. As poets will tell you, there is a time and place for everything. A good start is to read anthologies. When you have found a particular poet interesting, read more of his or her works, and analyze them. But most importantly, give your 'me and I' a chance to meet. Inculcate quiet time. Visit nature areas like Sungei Buloh. Slowly, but surely, you will find your inner space in the creative space of Nature. Listen with your eyes and see with you ears. Jot down your thoughts, feelings and imageries. Save them. One day, you will be inspired to build your first bridge. And it can be as short and sweet, swift and spontaneous, and as simple as 'Feel & Fly?'  Always
be natural. Don't try to be sophisticated. Speak truly from your heart and
be not afraid. Your poems matter only to you. They are as beautiful and
unique as you naturally are! |
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