365 Days

For 365 days you have been faithful
To guard me against lustful eyes, strangers and fools
I was perplexed, anguished and ungrateful
Those days seemed to be somewhat awful

I felt my wings were clipped and trimmed
As I found myself under your watchful whim
Alone I could not explore, slow down nor scheme
You were like a black shadow looming my dream

You tell me what to do and direct me where to go
You approve how I dress: sometimes ‘yes’, oftentimes ‘no’
You instruct what is appropriate and what I need to let go
I resented that my life is built like a “Lego”

For 365 days you have protected your wife with care
You are a driver, a bodyguard and a husband beyond compare
Perhaps your anxiety is more than I can bear
But dear husband, your love is a gem so rare.

To Future and Beyond

To the future and beyond
Clarity of mind despite the glaring sun
A vision to hold, a territory to roam
A joy and laughter to fill the empty room

To the future and beyond
Faith- to step into the days unknown
Hope- to fulfil even the smallest role
Charity- to give my best to all

A teachable heart to receive from people
A resilient spirit to endure and fight the foe
A bare soul that would always run
To the Creator, to the future and beyond

A reckless song as the wind continues to blow
Friends and loved ones to share my highs and lows
The journey continues on the 37th station road
Soar anew to the future and beyond.

Twenty Four Weeks

Twenty four weeks and four days
You count every hour, night and day
Even when people could not tell
You just know me all too well

You prepared a place where I will lay
You designed me in an intricate way
You breathe life one appointed day
You have heard the prayer that baba say

Soon they will call me baby Mei
As my parents found out today
Vital signs of a healthy girl am I
A miracle that money cannot buy

Heaven rejoice and earth welcome
Angels anticipate of who I will become
Ancient cultures both racing in my blood
In your path, O Ancient of Days, I shall trod

24 Weeks Pregnant

Counting Our Blessings

One by one, we count our blessings
Big and small, wonders they bring
We remember the songs that we sing
in cold winter and awesome spring

For peace that grants sweet sleep
For work where we sow and reap
For security that we inwardly keep
Even for days when we secretly weep

For inspiration that spur and stir
For prayers that He always hear
For daily bread that blissfully fill
Even for clothes in this freezing chill

For caring friends who enrich our lives
For good health that sustains and energize
For vision that makes us kicking and alive
Even for the rocky road and bumpy ride

For a baby that is breathing and growing
For families that give a sense of belonging
For still waters and times of refreshing
Even for fiery purging, waiting and trembling

For a glimmer of hope of what is to come
For faithfulness and compelling love from the Son
Today we count our blessings, one by one
Big and small, the wonders of what God has done