That Magical Feeling of Wow

That Magical Feeling of Wow

I like that magical feeling of wow. Oh, the earth is filled with awe – The miracle of a baby’s first cry, The wonder of a mother’s love; Nature takes my breath away, Heaven declares God’s glory; . I like that magic feeling of wow, Oh, my life is filled with miracles;...
In Praise of Life

In Praise of Life

I want to shout from my rooftop: “Halleluiah, praise the Lord!” because I can still dance in the storm, despite all the stings and arrows of misfortune. . I know that it would not be long before I have to say goodbye, but I will depart without regret for...
My Swan Song for the Next Generation

My Swan Song for the Next Generation

I came with a loud cry,I’ve struggled to achieve my dreams,Broken and bruised, but still striving.When my time comes to join all my loved ones,I’ll be ready to die with contentment and a smile. That is the human life—so fragile and brief,Let’s think of how to make the...
Coda: My Swan Song

Coda: My Swan Song

Dr. Paul T. P. Wong’s autobiography, A Lifelong Search for Meaning: Lessons on Virtue, Grit, and Faith, is published in weekly installments. Stay updated here. Writing my autobiography has been a long journey–it started in 2012 and completed in 2019. It was also a...
A Very Thin Line (A Published Poem)

A Very Thin Line (A Published Poem)

Published as Wong, P. T. P. (2016). A very thin line. In L. Hoffman & S. Fehl (Eds.), Journey of the wounded soul: Poetic companions for spiritual struggles (pp. 42-43). Colorado Springs, CO: University Professors Press. Written on Easter Sunday, March 27,...