Observations

City lights sparkle Orchard Road highlights; Secular Christmas ~~~~~~~~~ Shoppers smile Branded goods in tow; Happiness galore ~~~~~~~~~ Crowded corridors Congested malls flooded; Black Friday postures ~~~~~~~~~ Time to attend Mending broken hearts; Gift of yourself ~~~~~~~~~ Buying agendas Long To-Do List; Indulgence shouts ~~~~~~~~~ Out in the crowd Heart feels alone; Things cannot fill ~~~~~~~~~ Christmas adds extra Stress and strain flaunt; Discrete permutations ~~~~~~~~~ Street corner vendors Assorted wares tempt; Come take me home ~~~~~~~~~ Bags in tow Train ride home; Fruitful spree ~~~~~~~~~ A familiar face In the crowded mall; Instant smiles tell ~~~~~~~~ Child bargaining Parental objection; Enough is enough ~~~~~~~~~ Listen love calls Can you hear music; Hymns from faraway ~~~~~~~~~ Equatorial Christmas mood Sun, rain and humidity; Take air-con cover ~~~~~~~~~ Now face to face Heart to heart; Priceless giving ~~~~~~~~~ Leon Enriquez 01 December 2014 Singapore