Wallflower

Just got back from dinner at some place near Damai.

So, the last night, at about 10.30 I was struck by inspiration to write... a poem. Haha. Don't ask me why. My mind works in strange ways. :P

Or maybe because I was extremely bored. And I remembered this short story I read a few years back. And this short story has remained in my mind ever since then because well, it's just one of the stories that'll stick in my brain always ok?

So, being the plagarizer (is there even such a word?) that I am, I decided to evolve the entire thing into a poem. Can't really remember what the story went like. But anywhoz, in my poem, it's about a girl and a boy.

Warning: Van don't get crazy ideas. This poem is not synonymous with my life story. Far from it. I was just struck by inspiration, may I justify.

Let me explain. Girl's in love with guy. But guy doesn't notice her. :P (Typical love story HAHA) But then one night he asks her to...

HAHA, I'll give you the poem and put you out of your misery.

Btw, read it and tell me whether it's good. Coz I'm suddenly struck by oth inspirations to write some more. COMMENT IN MY BOX AH. So long no more comments.

I'm pathetic I know. :P

Anyway here goes nothing.

I'm opening myself up to public humiliation but who cares... actually I do but that's not the point...

Btw, it does not rhyme safe only the first stanza. After that I got lz. :P

WALLFLOWER by Wong Siaw Hui

The beat's getting slow
And the light's turned on low
I catch your gaze across the floor
Then you shift - in sight no more

The night's slipping away
And you know I can't hold on to it
My hope is all but lost
A smile again - that's all I pray

Don't you know?
I'm gonna be the wallflower again
You seem so faraway -
And yet to my heart, so close
These silent tears are turning me to rust
But I'm too afraid to show -

You're dancing amongst the blossoms;
The pretty lilies of the floor
And I'll be just the tiny flower
Creeping amongst the vines on the wall

My heart is crumbling to dust
I can feel it, I can taste it
Tell me, can a girl dream a dream
Wish a wish and hope a hope?

Don't you know?
I'm gonna be the wallflower again
You seem so faraway -
And yet to my heart, so close
These silent tears are turning me to rust
But I'm too afraid to show -

One dance with you -
Is that too much to ask?
Can't you see, I'm living on the outside
But I'm dying from within

The music ends, my chance is gone
The door invites, the door awaits
But truly, always and forever
My heart belongs to you

Don't you know?
I'm gonna be the wallflower again
You seem so faraway -
And yet to my heart, so close
These silent tears are turning me to rust
But I'm too afraid to show -

An extended hand, a warm invitation
Before your face, I knew your voice
My pulse is racing
My mind - frozen numb

The warmth of your hand
The laugh in your eyes
The music begins and I know for sure -
That this night's gonna last forever -

Don't you know?
I'm gonna be the wallflower again
You seem so close -
And still to my heart, yet closer
These silent tears are turning me to rust
And now I'm not afraid to show -

~Finito~

Yep, that's it. I actually wanted to end it at the stanza when the girl leaves. But then, I realize that I always make sad endings - heh - so I added a few more stanzas.

I know it sucks but still, whatever it is it was still MY inspiration and MY poem... even if the story is a bit ciplak la. HAHA

Oh yeah, as usual, joke of the day:
Me: Aiyah, that Khang very funny. Thinking that Hello Kitty goes with Hello Doggy. (It's Dear Daniel btw)
Kim: (laughs) Yeah I know. He's so stupid. I mean, everyone knows that Hello Kitty goes with Dear Bear.
Me: ...
Talk about a kettle calling another kettle black.