Neo-natal humankind

is ceaseless of enquiring mind.

With science and technology

the stopper’s out dynamically.

From fire to furnaced energy

from steam to electricity.

We modify genetically

and glean the stars effectively.

We can’t slow down

this gain in pace.

The fascination’s

well in place.

Much to learn,

with good intention,

drives this mother

of invention

This poem was inspired by the crayon drawing Origins of the Future by Sharon Davson.

The poem was published in the Canadian school Textbook Nelson English 10 in 2012

Peace by Piece  

The world is getting smaller

and it’s breaking into bits.

Let’s put it back together

peace by piece

the puzzle fits.

Repairs can all be tended

by the tiniest of friends.

As working altogether

peace by piece

the puzzle mends.

This poem was inspired by the painting Together We Can by Sharon Davson.

The poem was published in the Malaysian school textbook English Form 1 by Pelangi Books in 2016

The Beauty of it All

All we can touch, and all we see

began in cosmic history.

How long ago came things to be?

Perhaps it was infinity.

All our surroundings hold in store

the clues to what has gone before.

A fascination long prevails

to understand time’s every tale.

Our tiny Earth holds precious gifts

as through the universe it drifts.

With organisms varied, rife,

are we alone in having life?

This special form of energy

enduring in its frailty,

bestows such beauty, all admired,

intelligence is awe-inspired.

This poems was inspired by the painting Called Away by Sharon Davson.

The image and poem were published in the Australian school textbook Macmillan English 7  in 2011