Risen

Like a flower opens up toward the sky
catching the first breath of morning sunlight

My heart is yearning for the Lord
He, who is risen on this break of dawn.

"Flowering Quince" Chaenomeles Flowers Photo by Mei

Happy Easter 2012

Writer’s Notes:
Written on April 3, 2012, during the Holy Week, in giving glory to God at the fifteenth station (Christ’s Resurrection).

The picture of chaenomeles flowers was taken back in March 2012 when those budding flowers found on the "flowering quince" (aka "Japanese quince", japonica) shrub in my Dad’s garden just started to bloom.

The photo was edited in Picasa Web Albums' Creative Kit using mirrored frame by Picnik.

Beginning Anew

Words by: Mei
Sing to the tune of “Morning Hymn”

Spring rain is falling
Sprung up a new life
Awaking my soul
Beginning anew.

Confessing of sins
In reconciling
Profession of faith
In seeking God’s grace.

Come home to give thanks
Thanks unto the Lord
The Lord, O our God
(He welcomes me home)
Welcoming me home.

Lenten Season 2012

Writer’s Notes:
Written on the first day of Spring in reflection of my first confession back on the beginning of the month.

Night and Day

in Love and Prayers

Gazing the stars
Look at the moon
Hugging the sky, I say goodnight.

The sun will rise
Morning will come
Wake up I smile to a beautiful day.

Praying for peace of body and mind
Staying true to oneself
Opening up one's heart to fill with love and to love wholeheartedly!

Lenten Season 2012

Writer’s Notes:
Một ngày mở đầu và khép lại cùng một bài kinh cầu.
Cầu bình an cho thân và tâm
Nguyện sống thật với chính mình và mở rộng trái tim để thương yêu mọi người và mọi loài.

From Within

Bất chợt những niềm vui
Bất chợt những nụ cười
Bạn đang ở trong tôi!

Literal English Translation version:
A moment of joy
A moment of happiness
You are within me!

Writer's Notes
Written in capturing the moment of joy and happiness as I was thinking of friends. It is now posted here to express my continuation of love and caring for them. This is for you, friends!

Spring Rain

Mưa Xuân trên tuyết trắng
Thắm đượm tình quê hương.

Dâng hương xin tưởng nhớ...
Nguồn gốc tổ tiên nhà.

Literal English Translation version:
Spring rain on white snow
Overflowing with love from my motherland.

An offering of burning joss sticks...
An offering in remembrance of our ancestors.

Writer's Notes
Phần đầu được viết vào ngày mùng hai Tết Nhâm Thìn 2012.
Phần hai được bổ sung vào ngày mùng tám Tết.