john tiong chunghoo Poems

Jonker Walk
step by step, Malacca's past,
present and future unfold
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her verses ride on storms
you read, you enjoy
now she rides on flickering lights
between the cells of life
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Santa Barbara's backcountry sweetness
the wine, the seafood, the farmers
and you
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strip yourself naked,
look at your fine contours
and look for what you like and dont
giving no ground for self flagellation
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april new orleans
the chefs join the musicians
to cook (heat up) up a piece of jazz
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April Atlanta
Coca-cola and spring
sweeten the fare
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Burau Bay resort
matcincang runs by
the scrawling of divinity
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Malacca Jonker Walk
up and down i look for embroidered
sequin shoes mother likes
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Malacca River Cruise
the history of town unfolds
clear as water
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the Bird Nest
a pride back
to roost
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