Deluded

I sit back

quietly humming to myself

while watching them frolicking

playing tag and sharing laughter

Maybe I’m just not as hip

Though how much I try to reach

they’re just zombies walking

When I do touch them

they fall silent immediately

Maybe I’m just a parasite

I try to smile from afar

slowly rocking back and forth

Might as well get their attention

or so I thought

Maybe I’m just not striking enough

Only a few remain loyal

Only those few stay in the circle

While others don’t mind me

These few love me truly

Maybe I’m not that lonely

Festive Festival

Pause on your track

take no more steps closer

I want you to listen carefully

the sweet tunes of my anklets

Can you hear them jingling?

The rustling pleats of my dress

sequins beating their eyes as I move

gold coins dangling around my face

My fingers snapping, my wrists twisting

Joyful sounds of santour and tonbak

Join me and let’s hold hands

feel the bond, share the merriness

it will melt your sorrow, trust me

Wings will sprout on your back

making you move as light as feathers

Look around you

all smiling from ear to ear

Twirl, sway, sing and clap

Put your hands up in the air!

Dance like you’ve never danced before!

Kelelelelelelelele!

Pictures of You

As much as I stare

they don't speak as loud as they did

As much as I touch the hands

they seem not to wave back at me

The city lights, the buildings, the beaches

The green lawns, the parks, the living rooms

Only in my mind do I hear the laughters

Only in my heart do I still feel the joy

But subconsciously I know

Only few of them stay

How cruel it is

for not being able to reverse

How despicable the reality is

for not allowing dreams to stay longer

I stare

I coil

I weep

Where are you?