The Muruku Murmurations

Inspired by The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks, a show that reminded me that diversity is hard to overcome but not impossible. What started out as encouragement from #thebestestfriend, turned into a collaboration! When two worlds collide, It is then that they must decide, To throw their love away, Or if it's enough to make them stay. Like chalk and cheese, Or apple and oranges if you please, Differences outnumber the similarities, But true love knows no boundaries. Two different backgrounds, Right down to the way they sound, But perfect for each other, And so the bull rider fell in love with the art major. He fought valiantly in the name of their love, While she immortalized them with words as soft as the winged dove, Their love was no delicate flower, But a sturdy tree growing slowly by the hour. And while there were clashes in their diversity, It strengthened them to overcome adversity, Filling in the gaps to create a whole, Making each other increasing...

There is a theory that says if you have been friends for over 7 years, that person will be your friend for life. #thebestestfriends celebrate their 8-year milestone with this lengthy poem documenting their friendship.  2007. With a flick of my hair I went up to her & I said "Hi, I'm Sheril." And with her eyes cast downwards to avoid awkwardness she said "hiI'mJo." Getting to know her was difficult because she didn't say much. I secretly hoped she didn't take all of our staring to heart. She was really cute though and so seemingly carefree, Until one of our classmates asked her where to put the batteries, It was like a science experiment had gone wrong real fast, As she told our classmate to shove the batteries up her arse. It was about then that I knew this cili padi & I were going to be good friends, Little had I known how good back then. 2008. I spent every day in her house, sometimes we’d just end up sleeping, After school ...

To the girl with the biggest heart, the warmest smile, our sister in rhyme and one of the toughest people we know,  Happy Birthday. We love you! Wong Swit Yen Throughout the years I've known you, You've been nothing but an amazing friend, Sometimes without you I wouldn't know what to do. You are amazing to say the least, When you are angry you turn into a beast, But I love how you're protective yet so kind, And always keeping your friends close & in mind. Whether I need a friend, Or a helping hand, Or just need someone to listen, You're always that person. You always make me laugh, And make time for me when things get rough, I never feel adrift alone at sea, Because if I were to be drowning you'd swim to save me. We've now become sisters in rhyme, And we tend to rhyme all the time, But you've always been a sister to me, And I hope we always will be. Sometimes you laugh really loud, Your laug...