Pandemic Love

Written originally by Jennifer Soh Li Wen dedicated to my loving boyfriend, MepMep,

10th August 2020 (Monday), alone in my room, 10:08-11:45 p.m., Nerima City, Tokyo, Japan

This is a love story,

Of MepMep and me;

I shall keep it short,

Solid as a built fort.

 

We met via SNS,

Yes;

Online,

He fell for my smile.

 

He surprised me,

Came to meet;

4th July 2020,

Coupled officially.

 

Coronavirus,

Number of cases;

Masks and measures,

Hugs and kisses.

 

Honest to each other,

Been single for years;

Gaze and laughter,

Prayers over fears.

 

We're both Christians,

He's my miracle;

I knew from Angels,

My ideal multicultural.

 

I'm 33 Malaysian,

He's 29 Filipino;

Age isn't a question,

He truly fits my soul.

 

Romantic,

Understanding;

Supportive,

Conserving.

 

Courageous,

Selfless;

Your history,

My blessing.

I've been waiting,

You must live;

God's planning,

We trust Him.

 

Weekends,

The best;

Jeremiah 29:11,

Our same direction.

 

Sharing similarities,

Valuing differences;

Teas and coffees,

Films and dishes.

 

Simple lifestyle,

Worthwhile;

Holding hands,

Dancing trends.

 

Your comfort,

Your word;

Your voice,

Your choice.

 

You came and stayed,

Through shine or rain;

Mahal kita, darling,

Honey pie, wo ai ni.

 

Acceptance,

Deliverance;

Perseverance,

Substance.

 

Baby, salamat po,

To forever we go;

Xie xie ni, terima kasih,

You I wanna be with.

 

It was 17th June,

He made his move;

Thanks to Instagram,

I played hard to get.

 

This is our love story,

Of Jenn and Ramil;

A real man that I long,

One journey so strong.

What's mine is Yours

What's mine is Yours

Written originally by Jennifer Soh Li Wen, 30th May 2020 (Saturday), 10:45-11:06 a.m., alone in my room in Tokyo, Japan

Lord, here I am,
In Your Hands;
You make me whole,
Without silver and gold.

I am touched by Your Love,
You are all that I have;
You know my heart's desire,
I long for You like a burning fire.

Your Word is so powerful,
Even mountains bow down before You;
You give me more than I should,
My Jesus, Angels rejoice,
As I shout for joy,
I will never stop;
I worship You alone,
On my knees, I fall,
What's mine is Yours,
What's mine is Yours.

You deserve all glory of praise,
Every nation will be amazed;
By Your Spirit and Grace,
We want to see you face to face.

Healed by Your Grace

Healed by Your Grace

Written originally by Jennifer Soh Li Wen, 27th May 2020 (Wednesday), 8:09-8:45 a.m., alone in my room in Tokyo, Japan

Frozen in darkness,
Temporary muse;
Broken into pieces,
Stationary news.

Colors turn to dullness,
Ordinary views;
Freedom seems distant,
Uncertain pains abuse.

I hear You call,
Your word;
Calms the storm,
I raise my hands,
Walk in Your plans,
You give me rest;
No more despair,
You change my world,
You change my world.

I'm safe in prayers,
I live in Your truths;
My hope in You, Jesus,
It never ever dues.

On my knees I praise,
My faith bears fruits;
Healed by Your grace,
Now I know my roots.

I hear You call,
Your word;
Calms the storm,
I raise my hands,
Walk in Your plans,
You give me rest;
No more despair,
You change my world,
You change my world.

The battle is Yours,
You provide all cures.

I hear You call,
Your word;
Calms the storm,
I raise my hands,
Walk in Your plans,
You give me rest;
No more despair,
You change my world,
You change my world.

Post-breakup

Written originally by Jennifer Soh Li Wen on 5/5/2020 (Tuesday), alone in my room thinking of someone and dreaming of something, Sakuradai, Nerima City, Tokyo, Japan (woke up as earthquake happened during bedtime) #coronavirusseason #staysafeathome #firstpoempublishedthisyear

After all we've been through,
You found somebody new;
She's not even into you,
Your regret is mine to due.