A Smile from the Heart

The tea lady at my workplace is one of the nicest person i've ever met since i got here in SG. Though language has always been a barrier, it didnt hinder us to say good morning to each other and say "ni hao ma?" everyday. and everytime she wears a new blouse, i would always tease her "aunty, ni heng piao liang!". my week is not complete without having to say "Zao an, aunty!" though my mandarin sucks, she always take the time to give me that sincere smile.

last week, i missed her coz she didnt show up for the whole week. I found out from colleagues that her husband passed away. today, she came back to work. i was so worried for her as she is already in her 70's, worried that she might feel so lonely and so depressed and weak esp now that her husband is gone. i was memorizing some mandarin words to comfort her...but the moment i saw her, she still has that cheery look on her face, she still has the smile to offer to everyone and still could say good morning even though she woke up alone this morning, without her husband.

i was so teary eyed when i ask her 'ni hao ma' today. i could see and i could feel the sadness in her eyes, but she still has that same smile every morning. and yes,she still has the same 'hao' reply.

i guess that side of her really showed how strong aunty is, despite her frailties.

i am only in my 30's and yet, when people see me, they always say i look tired. cannot even show cheerfulness no matter how i laugh or smile, its just sounds and looks so superficial.

i hope before and when i reach aunty's age, i will be as strong as she is. and will be as cheerful to others. and will be as trusting to that Supreme Being. that no matter what comes in life, my smile will still be there to brighten up someone's day.

for you aunty, who will never read this blog, this song is for you and your husband...for all those mornings he gave you a reason to smile from your heart...




A SMILE IN YOUR HEART
I had a feeling
That you're holding my heart
And i know that it is true
You wouldn't let it be broken apart
'coz it's much to dear to you
Forever we'll be together
No one can break us apart
For our love will truly be
A wonderful smile in your heart

When the night comes
And i'm keeping your heart
How i feel so much more secure
You wouldn't let me close my eyes
So i can see you through and through

You're a sweet tender lover
We are so much in love
I'm not afraid when you're far away
Just give me a smile in your heart...

You brighten my day
Showin' me my direction
You're comin' to me
And givin' me inspiration
How can i ask for more
From you my dear
Maybe just a smile in your heart

I'm always dreamin'
Of being in love
But now i know that this is true
Since you came into my life
It's true love that i had found

I pray that you wouldn't leave me
Whatever may come along
But if you do i won't feel so bad
Just give me a smile in your heart...

You brighten my day
Showin' me my direction
You're comin' to me
And givin' me inspiration
How can i ask for more
From you my dear
Maybe just a smile in your
(maybe just a smile in your heart)

You brighten my day
Showin' me my direction
You're comin' to me
And givin' me inspiration
How can i ask for more
From you my dear
Maybe just a smile in your heart