October Rain

I had a conversation with A last night, talking about Wang Chieng-Ming. Obviously he is the pride of Taiwan and makes our country better known to the Americans. Fox News even showed where Taiwan is located and pointed out Wang’s hometown, Tainan.

I know many people are crazy about baseball and would do anything to see Wang play for the Yankees. I remember when I was little, my family would gather in front of the beat-up TV watching live broadcasting of baseball games. It was a huge craze back then because our national team was brilliant and had won many world championships.

Ironically, our government has been trying to let people recognize Taiwan’s sovereignty yet hasn’t been able to accomplish something significant. Wang Chieng-Ming’s performance, on the other hand, has pushed Taiwan to the top of a hill and let the world know more about us. Twenty-first century is indeed a Chinese era, I believe. But are we ready to embrace that? What can all of us do to wear the “crown”?

Okay, I met someone I like the other day. It sure made me distracted for a couple of days. However, my rationality came back and I just moved on again. What can I say? I was never really interested in love-pursuing type of thing. To an even greater extent, I have to admit I did not spend any time doing that in my teenage days whereas every one else seemed to go on dates. I devoted my youth to my religion and was so into letting others understand my beliefs.

Do people really need to get married or be in a relationship? If someone doesn’t have a wife or husband, is it that sinister? I don’t think so! There are many things a person can achieve; and marriage is definitely not a must to every one. To some people, it is better off not to get married although we all long for being cared for or loved by another individual. Don’t take me wrong though. I’m not a misogamist. I heartily wish the best for those who have found their true love; but if you don’t, it’s not the end of the world, either!

Will I see this person I met again? I’m not sure. Somehow, a poem I wrote back in the military days popped up in my head. “October Rain” it is.

October Rain

October rain
Full of fragrance
Something is in your eyes
Something is in our fate
Pearl tears drop on a plate
Heart beats race to my face
Red and afraid
Mind is outside the cloud gate
October rain
Is like an old friend
Healing my pain
On a blue aeroplane
Who says only the sun entertains
October rain can also dance
Amazing grace


Written by Jerski Bjorksen