Paper cranes and boats.
A little girl of ten.
You taught me how to create simple joys
On newsprint magically transformed.
Our dreams taking flight on paper white,
Floating down unforeseen turns
In life unfolding
Your breathe expanding
A round ball in my hand.
The years have gone,
And now you lay
Breathe undulating
Quietly waiting
For the majestic crane and the golden boat-
Your own magical transformation.
-Dedicated to my grandmother, Caroline Ong-Chua, age 83
Penned January 19,2007; 9: 40 PM
Postscript: Grandma Caroline passed away early morning of January 22,2007 at Richmond Hospital, Canada. May her soul be at peace and her spirit take flight. I love you Amah!
Tricia Mae Chua
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