Bygones

Photo of an old, Indian-style building on the streets of the Singapore CBD. — The neighbourhood of Little India in the Singapore city.

Those bygone eras:
faded shades, vintage arches,
small pockets; big hearts.

Baking

close up photo of a round wholemeal sourdough bread with a deep score on its right side

‘Twas a perfect score—
spread a smile from end to end;
successful sourdough.

Fear

photo of the beach, with a person's foot in the foreground, covered in sand

Sand between my toes
a lifetime’s waves in my eyes—
fear dividing us.

Shine on

Photo of the pinkish sky and a sliver of the sun setting on the horizon.

In its dying light,
fleeing imminent darkness,
our sun shines brightest.

Fit

Photo of a tall residential building in the Singapore CBD, as seen from a bus window.

Sliding into place
Lego pieces made to fit—
city skyscrapers.