The Farewell

Hi all,

As some of you may know or not, today is my last day in SOP,

I thought of saying a simple goodbye to y'all but that's not me,
Instead of the typical thanks-for-everything and sorry, that's no fun,
Cause I like to be different so here I go writing you a special one.

For the newbies here who don't know me, hi there!
I used to take pics and write them newsletters, those were the memories SOP shared,

Check out the SOP Family history in the pic server, no memories were spared,
Please do continue to support the PR Unit on their events, not just stop and stare,
They work hard for your reward and viewing pleasure, show your love and care!

To my friends and colleagues, there there don't be sad,
We went through a lot didn't we? The ups and downs we had,

I know sometimes I didn't perform well, I sincerely apologize when you were mad,

But we patched up together, and I learn what I'm capable of too. That, I'm glad.

I hope I'm not taking too much of your time, but just hear me out a little while,

Though I'm excited to look forward to a new career, but I'll miss all your warm smiles,

As per SOP's tradition, I hope your family values for each other never go out of style,

Ok I think that's enough from me, so get back to work! (haha) and so long for now!

Bye all,

Abel Wong

The Introvert

There was a song that I heard in 1998,

It sings "And I don't want the world to see me,

Cause I don't think that they'd understand,"

Didn't really get it cause I was just a kid,

So I let it slid and by the time I did,

I wondered if it was too late to deflate,

the state of past hate that I've eaten on the plates,

And to put off the weight that was on my shoulders,

What do you think, fate?

I think you may or may not know that I'm an introverted person,

It doesn't mean I don't enjoy the outdoors though but over the seasons,

I've always preferred indoors after a day's work before my energy worsens,

I'm soft spoken as well but I will fight for what I believe in with reason,

Idealistic I am, my imaginations can come to life if given enough conviction,

Illuminating my visions of poetries like this or fan-fictions are my addiction,

In other words, the term "once a dreamer, always a dreamer" is the definite depiction.

Nothing really stops me when I'm decisive and strong-willed, 

Never for personal gain so why would I destroy something I build?

Needless to say, I do exhaust myself heavily if the task is unfulfilled, 

Nursing myself back alone is necessary to recharge before my soul peels,

Never mind me for my sudden retreat, my focus and goal are still instilled, 

Nauseated? Naw, but just don't put me back in corporate again I'll be killed. 

Finding the one hasn't really been easy for me either, 

For I don't really fancy casual hook ups and being a faker,

"Freak." they thought, yes I'm perfectionistic picky chooser, 

Forgive me for preferring a bond made of sincerity that endeavors, 

Facades and faults, I will embrace them openly and be your lover,      

Forget the feelings, it's the little moments that we should live for forever, 

Fall into my arms and let me fathom at your eyes as if they're made of amber. 

Just in case you've wondered why I don't talk much, 

Justifying who I am to you is not something I'd rush, 

Joining your small talks won't do, I'd just feel out of touch, 

Jazz Festival ain't my jam too, I'm sorry it just isn't my buzz, 

Jewelries are deceptive tools, I don't really care for such 'lux', 

Jealousy is not what I'd try to fool, it's too dangerous for us, 

Jolt me too much with your rules, that'll be the end of my trust.

Am I complicating myself too much? Perhaps I am, 

We make less than 1% of the population, like infinity gems, 

We are among the crowd, but aren't like the rest of them, 

But if you happen to be the lamp that fits our compatibility,

In time, you'll see what lies beneath the skin of me,

And it's not that so you'd get to understand my personality, 

It's because I'm looking for someone to grow in tandem,

Everyone needs a supporter from behind, loyal unlike Gollum, 

I can be your diplomat, I listen deeply with great warmth,

I can be your advocate, encouraging your growth to go forth,

It's the sort of friendship that transcends time over any oath. 

I still don't want the world to see me though,

Cause I don't need daily attention or to show, 

But I'm gonna be around just so you know, 

Whenever you need me, I'll be there for you high and low.

The Better You

As the new year approaches, 

We get excited making new year resolutions,

But after a period we then lose our execution, 

Why is this? Are we in a devolution?

Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity. 

To seize everything you ever wanted, one moment. 

Would you capture it? Or just let it slip?

Time waits for no one as proven in this year's tragedies, 

like a thief in the night it can strike when you're not ready,

So don't wait for another day and put it on the line, 

Not doing anything productive is a crime, 

For everyone is given the same amount of time.

A new year is indeed a new start, 

But you're mistaken if it also means a new you, 

Instead, be a better you, 

Because you will always be better than yesterday's you, 

You can if your heart and mind wants to,

We can't reload our save point to start anew, 

A new you is a silly phrase and it's not the answer, 

Since we are already here why not be better?

My friends, we all have gone through our ups and downs. 

And it's in our human nature we tend to remember the bad more, 

Which explains why we can't seem to get up from the ground, 

My friends, we fall so we can learn to pick ourselves up from the floor.

Yes the world is cruel, 

But that does not mean we should let it rule,

So don't let yourself down too much, 

We are not alone in this, yes you and me, 

2014 will soon be just another memory, 

So be brave and bold, 

Not cowardly and cold,

In a few more hours, 

Tonight's the night the world begins again and better days will come. 

And it starts with you, a better you.

Happy New Year :)

The Jar

They say a heart is the size of our fist,

But an adult's one is as twice as that,

So what does that have to do with this?

They say this is a calming glitter jar,

Used for all ages, it soothes one's troubling thoughts,

You can start off by shaking it with a rawr.

Can you see it? The glitters are flowing of stars,

Altogether making it look like swirling galaxies,

It might help too if you have the song "Chasing Cars".

I know you will eventually be alright,

But I don't want you to fight it alone,

Hence the jar, so that "I" can be with you through the night.

This jar also represents my heart, 

Keep it safe and one day I'll show you the stardust above,

And like the stardusts above, hope we will never be apart.

The Commencement

So here I am at midnight,

Trying to think of what to write,

Actually I was suppose to do this hours ago,

But procrastination got the best of me,

And every second passing is making me sleepy.

So...congrats for graduating!

Isn't it one of the best feelings?

No more classes and plenty of rest,

But life isn't done giving you tests.

What does the future hold?

No one is certain for sure,

But it's either you sit back or be bold,

Coz there's a diff between a woman and a girl.

Don't be anxious about the future too much,

Even the most interesting people that I know,

Who are in their 60's still don't know,

Even though they have all the money,

Time got cruel to their knees,

And then succumbed into mid life crisis, scary.

I don't think I'm in the position,

To tell you what you should do about your life,

Because it's your life,

You're the director, the script writer, and the actor,

(or actress in you're a girl lol)

And I'm merely just a fan in the audience,

But I won't mind being your guidance,

Share I will with my working experience.

The race is a long winding road,

And it's not really about the end or the start,

It's the journey,

Sure there's no save point to reload,

A perfect alibi to protect your heart,

Though is that necessary?

Cause you know as the saying goes,

There's no gain without pain.

I guess that's enough from me,

I should really go to sleep,

Consider this as your graduation gift,

Not sure if it can give you a lift,

But I hope it's something you can keep,

Who knows? One day you'd be able to take the leap.