Poem :: Yee Por Por

Our love for her is insurmountable 
Her sincerity rescued those troubled

Like a shepherdess with her sheep
She cared for them indeed

Her empty pockets were threadbare
Generous laughter with richness to spare 

Anticipated the nights we'd visit her house
The opposite side of the town to ours

By the tin mine lake with plentiful of children
Lotus flowers bloom in her water garden 

After dinner, our bronze Ford hummed slowly
Towards our destination in MTD

Through the heart, turn right
Cross the creek, switch on the light

As the wheels danced and swayed across the sandy grains
We shook off our troubles and pains 

Hide and seek crickets twittering 
Amphibians played melodies accompanying

The winds weaved through the pampas grass 
Martins and bugs twirl in tempo upon mirrored glass

Opened windows cleared for enhanced sensory
Locally made heong peng's scent blown in, creating memories

Crispy crust with smattering of sesame seeds 
Caramelised coconut still hot, gooey and so sweet

When one is found in London or perhaps Melbourne
Its taste, smell or form brings her back to me