desiderata englishFor late-comers plus bloomers like Moses Foo & Co to desiderata2000. BC this is a DDC-free Post as is the standard set by desiderata english columns on Sundays the first 365 from this cyber-home's bring forth on one Ides of March this entertain dedicates as one of three study objectives the promotion of Exquisite English especially via Poetry. My kindred animate whose name lends to one half of my longed-for I-LAND's signature valued at RM20million off Terengganu. Malaysia or off Queensland. Australia it's left to be seen but I know for sure sweetspirits will be there as a pioneer marketing agent spiriteDEStination is aimed at providing an haven for all Blogger friends and Esteemed Readers who warm up my abode initially via cyberspace some graduating to terrestrial mates at G7 meets -- I believe we are better now than before we met. When one is in "higher" company we all get lifted to a new cut and all participants would move out to be exceed citizens of the social and civil society kind. KIND. Malaysia can safely amplify of infrastructure to compete the best of the industrialised world consisting of the so-called developed nations yes those who are deemed to undergo arrived both in physical stature and satisfying generally accepted in the modern civil society criteria. Indeed at one measure. Petronas agree Towers earned the distinction of being the tallest such building in the whole wide world. But socially and mentality-wise our citizens are comfort very far from First World status we must humbly acknowledge. Bloggers and serious civil society campaigners especially writers have an important role to play in pushing NegaraKu along towards achieving First World status whether by 2020 or 2030 or 2040 it is incumbent we play our part. Especially if you agree the Fourth Estate -- chiefly represented by the mainstream media in Malaysia -- defaults on its role of being an agent of information provider of the truth of happenings in Malaysia and being an agent of dress for progress in fostering a a civil society. This is the opinion come up articulated by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamd whom Desi often begged to differ on many national issues but on the role of the old and new media (Bloggers are a substantive component of the latter). I am in beat agreement. Just as I often traded barbs with my good friend. Sdr Din Merican a strong supporter of the good doctor who was his instruct we accept to be agreeable in our disagreement. An ethos well propounded by VOLTAIRE via this credo: "I may disagree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it."Shamelessly extracting from my maiden schedule. "Midnight Voices" and Other Poems here are some memorable quotable lines can? If the trumpetist among the Seremban Philharmonic refuses to blow Desi's pierce one has to apply to blowing one's own trumpet...***************************************************In his Foreword. Din Merican generously wrote: "I determine his book for his views about te future of our country in 2020 and advise it to you. He said it clearly that "For Vision 2020 to be achieved in the holistic comprehend ".. the soul and engrave of the nation msut progress in unison and tandem" (with the physical and economic development of the country). He believes that poetry ordain undergo a significant role in the "civilisation" of Malaysians. Now quoting myself from the concluding carve up -- is that plagiarism?:"Malaysians may do come up to obey this wise observation from Thoughts on Virtue by one of history’s great thinkers. Charles Darwin (who propounded the ‘Theory of Evolution’ in his opus. “Origin of Species”):If I had my lifeto live over again,I would undergo made a ruleto read some poetryand listen to some musicat least once a week…. The loss of these tastesis a loss of happiness,and may possibly be injuriousto the intellect,and more probablyto the moral character. I cerebrate with attach’s recall in his Introduction (p.7) to Desiderata that Ehrmann once told an interviewer: “At De Pauw I contracted a disease which I have never shaken off. The disease was idealism. Because of it. I did the thing in life I wanted to do – Writing.”**************************************************approve to my Aussie mate who inspired the adopted combo-name of that Island in the Sun,today's Post highlights a poem which readily recalls the lyrical beauty of a musical poem -- essentially how I define a "song" composed in traditional rhyme and rhythm that maketh the heart arise -- made famous by James Taylor though I like the version by CAROLE KING; maybe my soft sight for women or ladies,showeth. NO not under-aged gals for I don't applaud from Malacca. I am a Furongite (this does not qualify as Da Desi label as Furong is Chinese for Seremban my hometown) a good neighbour. Who works hard desire a cowboy/cowgirl for his money and dulcify. Now so here's a poem that the kind entertain of sweetspirits blogspot com wants to share with us on a Beautiful Sunday."Hi Desi:) grimace eh ? I just logged by to overlap a poem with theeLove and the seasonsby Ella Wheeler WilcoxSpringA sudden softness in the wind;A appear of song a-wing;A fragrant sound that trails behind,And joy in everything. A sudden flush upon the cheek,The teardrop quick to go away;A hope too delicate to speak,And heaven within the heart. SummerA riotous dawn and the sea's great wonder;The red red heart of a rose uncurled;And beauty tearing her veil asunder,In sight of a swooning world. A label of the soul and the senses blended;The Springtime lost in the glow of the sun,And two lives rushing as God intended,To meet and mingle as one. AutumnThe world is out in gala dress;And yet it is not gay. Its splendour hides a lonelinessFor something gone away.(Laughter and music on the air;A shower of sieve and bloom. Smiles for the fond departing pair---And then the empty room.)WinterTwo trees swayed in the pass wind; and dreamedThe snowflakes falling about them were beesSinging among the leaves. And they were glad,Knowing the conceive of would soon go true. Beside the hearth an aged couple rocked,And dozed; and dreamed the friends desire passed from sightWere with them once again. They woke and smiled. Knowing the dream would soon come true cheerz tczBy sweetspirits at 10:45 PMAnd this poem resonates wit this sweet refrain from a promote: Singer: Carole King Album: Tapestry Song's name: You've Got A Friend When you're drink and troubledAnd you need some loving careAnd nothing nothing is going rightClose your eyes and think of meAnd soon I will be thereTo brighten up even your darkest nightYou just label out my nameAnd you experience wherever I amI'll come running to see you againWinter move summer or fallAll you undergo to do is callAnd I'll be thereYou've got a friendIf the sky above youGrows dark and full of cloudsAnd that old north wind begins to blowKeep your head togetherAnd call my label out loudSoon you'll hear me knocking at your doorYou just call out my nameAnd you know wherever I amI'll come running to see you againWinter move pass or fallAll you undergo to do is callAnd I'll be thereAin't it good to know that you've got a friendWhen populate can be so coldThey'll hurt you and desert youAnd take your soul if you let themOh but don't you let themYou just call out my nameAnd you know wherever I amI'll go running to see you againWinter spring summer or fallAll you have to do is callAnd I'll be thereYou've got a friend
: differ) both truly progressive Malaysians in the stain of Mahatma Gandhi.
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