Dr Peter Lim

Dr Peter Lim Jun 11

Everyone wants
to be heard
but their own voices
they drown
and forget-

to themselves
strangers
they have become-
in a barren desert
they are lost
and tossed
totally desolate

with their life-story
unread and unrecorded

Dr Peter Lim Jun 11

Human Nature

People can't tell
what's more or less
nor what's worst
or best

so they compare
with others
and after a lifetime
never know any rest

Dr Peter Lim Jun 11

Being just yourself

You can't sing?
Never mind
just hum to yourself
some joy you'll find

Dr Peter Lim Jun 11

Self-examination

Be sure:
are you the issue
or life
or other people?
To yourself
be true

Dr Peter Lim Jun 11

Insight

I don't thirst
to be first:
just following
my pace
I'll do no worse

Dr Peter Lim Jun 11

Wisdom

Bypass
if you can't
get by
with others

Dr Peter Lim Jun 11

Brevity

I've to be brief-
listeners are busy
they will rush
for the door
when they regard
my extra words
as unnecessary