The World of Tai Tai

I wrote a graduation speech for a parent.   Good morning, everyone. Graduation season is once again upon us. It is a meaningful moment that signifies the accomplishment of one’s academic life at school. To all the Form Five graduates, my hearty congratulations to you on a job well done.  Five years ago, on your first day at SMK St. Joseph, you faced the startling newness of life as a secondary school student. Together, you went through orientation week, learning the do’s and don’ts of school rules. School life was saturated with countless explorations. Everything was a blur from the get-go. As you progressed, you found yourself grappling with a motley assortment of things: homework, projects, experiments, presentations, club meetings, competitions and -- exams. Despite feeling swamped, you braved through each trial and became more enlightened in the process. Now, those five years are almost over and you find yourselves light-years away from that first day you entered the s...

You walk in the room and you're wearing a frown, You reach for the shelf and cradle it down The Music Box Dancer, what does it prove? Only that you need to see a statue that moves. A tutu of satin, bordered with lace, Slender lines, agile legs, a wonderland face. Her beauty is balanced, an immovable pose, Eternally destined to remain on her toes. Music Box Dancer, she is only a toy, Project upon her your dreams of wanting life's joy; She's perched on her stand, and never will part, A final gaze upon her, now the music will start. You wind the doll up, it's nostalgic because You've been here before, so give one final pause To dream of the future, to reflect on the past, Music Box Dancer start your whirling at last. The room fills with music, such a cute song, Watching her go 'round and 'round, she's where she belongs; Bring joy to the watchers, spreading a glow, Whenever wound up, she'll put on a good show. Music Box Dancer, do you think or believ...