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in remembrance
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did you see flashbacks-
a summarised timelife of your life
moments before your untimely demise?
its a fabled theory , yes
but one i cannot help but ponder still.

as the mourners mourn
wispy veins from joss sticks
spiral into nothingness
yet the musky scent lingers
as would you.

the grim reaper-
did he decapitate you with his scythe ?
he must have been on a rampage
without God's consent
to take lifes so young away.

bitter laughs echo around the table
as we reminisce about you
ironical , how the tears fell along with resonating guffaws
as we start off each anecdote with a wistful
"do you remember..?"

"to eat someone's curry chicken"
an endearing local term for a funeral;
an euphemism often used in jest.
but it doesn't sound so funny now that
we're eating your curry chicken.

as i walk past your serene body-
regret.
why did i just stop at the obligatory greeting
instead of making small talk
the last time we met ?

i sincerely wish that you find happiness
up there among the clouds.
no more woes.
no price hikes.
no income tax to file.

- written by Fiona @ 10.20 a.m

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Dedicated to the young people whose lifes has been snuffed out so prematurely within the past week - God loves you more than us and thats why he wants you back ASAP =)

I really really don't understand how so many young lifes can be taken away within such a short timeframe. I don't know all of them personally , some of them are my friend's friends but its still very depressing.

The dearly departed :

Debbie ( don't know her very well , but would engage in idle banter with Ros and I during outings .. Asthma attack. )

Yong ( Terry's poly mate whom i seldom see nowadays but will greet me whenever we do meet up . Bike accident. )

Winson ( Ex schoolmate . Leukaemia )

Fhame ( Chee's buddy . Car accident )

Sheldon ( Kel's brother . Coma after car accident a few weeks ago)

Sigh.

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