A Few Lines Written NOT Above Tintern Abbey...

Take a guess on what this poem I wrote today is about...

Let us fall asleep,

Amidst the noise of dreariness,

Dead dull is the room,

Filled with misguided souls...

Lost in the world of words,

Pages after pages of old voices,

Speaking from the great beyond,

These souls are hearing,

But none are listening...

A lost guide,

Wandering somewhat aimlessly,

Armed with knowledge and thoughts,

Yet going around in circles...

Lost in a maze,

A labyrinth of ancient tales,

One soul holds back,

Falls asleep at the gates...

of writing a poem again...

I was asked to write a poem for a corporate launching event. Must admit i have been a bit rusty in the poetry department, considering i haven't written a poem in a while. But anyway, here goes nothing. It's supposed to be about change, evolution and the birth of something new (or something like that).

A child, bright-eyed with innocence
A dream emerging from a vision
A hope that transcends all hindrance

We are all ever-changing
From love to life
From nothing to something
From hope to reality

Change is inevitable
The essence of being
To strive for progress
Revolutionizing the old
Augmenting the new
Reviving the silence
Resounding the noise

To live means to grow
The world is constantly thirsting for advancement
Moving forward, aiming for the stars
Dreams and desires, abundant
Striving for betterment
Evolving every second

Change is inevitable
It is with change we yearn
It is from change we learn
It is through change we discover…

From the days of Caesar
And the rise of the Roman Empire
From history we gather
Moving forward is power

Knowledge is the key
To discovering reality
We unearth and uncover
Pristine wisdom
Unmasking nature’s wonder
To enhance our humble existence

Change is inevitable
To rise above adversity
To fend off ignorance and depravity
To subsist in an ever-challenging world

With change comes progress
With progress comes greatness
With greatness, good is achieved
Bringing light to darkness
Offering hope to those in despair
Sharing joy in sadness

We are all humans
Made up of love and hope
Of dreams and passion
Our minds are endlessly reeling
Seeking for knowledge
Looking for ways to bring about change
Searching for a better tomorrow
Improving to alleviate suffering
Laboring to expand horizons

Change is inevitable
As we journey on the path of life
Traveling through hurdles and obstacles
We discover a magnitude of wonder
Yet at the heart of it
At the very soul of all existence
We long to make the world a better place
For our children
And theirs
For our legacy
And theirs…

The Don is Married...

As the Don entered the reception hall, it was clear now that La Cosa Nostra of Taiping would now require a new leader. Don Kamil gave up his status as head of the Taiping mafia when he wed Nawirah last week. The family is now in turmoil as no leader has been appointed and other families are beginning to doubt the ability of the Taiping clan to carry on without the leadership of Don Kamil. He has been a great boss, and his orders have been followed without so much as a question. Don Kamil's sotto capo (second in command) is now vying for the coveted post as boss to the Taiping family. Omar "the guitar" Khan (who has been known to off his victims using a guitar) is Don Kamil's trusted confidante and the rest of the family knows how much he wants to be the next capo (boss). However, il consiglieri is also hoping that he would be picked. Abdul "the knife" Mukmin is the boss' counselor and advisor. Abdul is seldom involved in "street" operations of the family, however he is known to be notorious when push comes to shove and he has to jump in to save the day.
The Taiping family is a highly respected family. Like the Corleones, whoever becomes the boss of the Taiping family, will also be considered as the capo di tutti capi (boss of all bosses). Will it be Omar the guitar or will it be Abdul the knife? Or could it be that the Don actually has someone else in mind? How about Amalul, one of the caporegimes? Amalul is seen here with one of the men in his 'crew', Firas. Although he is still quite young, Amalul has proven to be quite the mafia here. His street name is Amalul the head as he is capable of silencing his victims with the mere use of his head. Moving on, the other two caporegimes of La Cosa Nostra Taiping are also being considered to take Don Kamil's place. Although most of the other families do not agree with them being in the running, Don Kamil surely knows better. However, Omar and Abdul are not too happy with this development, as both of them are the closest competition to become the next Don. Iman the lipstick Khan and Farah the trigger finger Harith are both highly respected caporegimes and they both have among the best 'crews' in the family. Who will be the next Don? The capo di tutti capi? Don Kamil is taking quite a long time in deciding who his successor will be. And everyone is getting a little anxious. The baton has yet to be passed and other families are afraid that their 'business' will be in trouble if a new Don is not elected soon. Abdul the knife and Farah the trigger finger is seen here with the consiglieri of another family. Perhaps they're planning a move? Or a hostile takeover? Is Don Kamil taking too long to decide that his own family members are getting antsy?
It is vital for Don Kamil to decide on a new leader. The Taiping clan would be looked down by the other families if a proper leader is not elected. No decision has been made so far, however rumors have surfaced saying that Don Kamil will be electing someone just before he heads off to another country. What we know is that Omar and Abdul are both waiting in anticipation. Will it be the underboss who will rise as the new boss? Or will it be the consiglieri? Only Don Kamil holds the answer...

of guns and having fun...

This shot (no pun intended!) was taken on set during the shoot of ER5. The guns were part of the props and I had fun playing around with this glock. I learnt how to dismantle it and put it back together. This gun is the real thing, although it has been modified to shoot gas instead of real bullets. So don't worry, i was not trying to commit suicide!
ER5 will start airing over Astro Ria this month, date not confirmed yet though. The promo has begun airing and I can't wait to watch the whole thing. My appearance will be in episodes number 7 and 8.
As for my scriptwriting life update, I'm currently working on some proposals for KRU Productions. I guess I'm slowly making my entrance into the fiction side of scriptwriting. Been doing corporate videos for so long, I almost feel like I'm losing the creative bones in my body, but hopefully I'll be able to regain it and do a good job.

Cheers!