Light Amidst The Darkness

Time and age with its uncanny ability,

unveil undesirable contents to the soul.

Increased exposure to this crazy world,

propels innocence to the ranks of oblivion.

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A human heart, unfathomably fallen,

moulded and shaped by circumstances.

The power and effect of alcohol consumption,

a rowdy spine-tingling transformation.

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This is but the beginning,

the horizons will inevitably broaden.

Countless more lessons to learn,

buckets of naivete to burn.

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Thank God I have You,

Jesus, who gives me faith to go on believing.

Who brings light amidst the darkness,

an eternal epitome of untainted goodness.

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Hide me Lord, under Your shadow,

away from the snares of evil and sorrow.

Set me Lord, on a broad place,

guide me always to seek your face.

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Envelope me with Your tender mercy,

teach me Your undying love.

Holding on as your hope abides,

never ever falling prey to societal tide.

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:: thoughts :: reflections ::
Wrote the above poem as I was lost in a melancholic state of mind triggered by the incident which happened over the company dinner, whereby we were entertaining some overseas guests. Well, just felt completely out of place I must admit, not knowing what to say and fearing that I might just sprout the wrong stuff which has happened countless times in the past.

Anyhow, knowing the beer culture that Japan has, it wasn't any surprise when my Japanese male colleagues started drinking. As the alcohol-level rose in the blood stream, so did the noise level. Until... 'BANG!!' One of the guys, who's usually extremely quiet in the office, talked so loud, lost his inhibition and slammed the table really hard. Call me over-protected or a 'frog in a well' but it was the first time I witnessed that sort of transformation.

Just a month or so in my new job, I felt myself catapulted into a thoroughly different world populated by culturally-divided people, varying moral values and blurring lines. Not exactly a beautiful sight or experience to behold, but a reality to accept and live in. Nevertheless, I pondered and received the consolation that I have God, who will light up my paths and walk beside me through this new phase of life and beyond, which resulted in the poem above. May whoever is reading this be comforted if you're going through a similar transition...