The Forgotten ~ Eyes staring into Nothingness [poem]

Crimson-stained lips. The muddy ground serves as a suitable shallow grave, For those living in fear of others seeking carnage; Drawing all my strength, from the deepest darkest well in my soul, I seek what little justice for the twisted body, That lies in the wet field. A crushed head, bloodied, Eyes staring into Nothingness, […]

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To my heart, Truth to Everything and Nothing [Poem]

I seek the truth to everything, I sense the desire of civilisation, ~ blind that we are; Clouds boil, the sky closes over, heaven flashes with fury, Then I see nothing. ~ Dedicated to my heart, and eternity. ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable addiction to social work, helping […]

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Night strolls ~ a period of contemplation, clashes of thoughts

Night stroll. One of my favourites. A travel sensation, usually accompanied by fresh air and away from the bustling chaos of the traffic. I do love walking, feeling the adrenaline flowing through my body, sweat drenched and the taunts of my muscles pulling beyond endurance. Don’t see it as exercise, I am just a person […]

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709 – This is OUR land

An inspiring, empowering video of the BERSIH protest in Malaysia.   ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable addiction to social work, helping marginalised communities since 1989. Nowadays he travels from the plantations of Malaysia to the slums of Thailand. He can be found at zashnain.com and @bedlamfuryMore Posts – […]

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A journey to the Orang Asli Batek village by @alithelady

A friend, Ali, went to an Orang Asli village (indigenous people of Peninsula Malaysia). The community is called: Orang Asli Batek. Do check out her beautiful snapshots at: http://mzzainal-straten.blogspot.com/2012/01/humbling-visit.html     ZashnainAn avid blogger, twitterer and photojournalist, Zashnain Zainal suffers from an incurable addiction to social work, helping marginalised communities since 1989. Nowadays he travels from […]

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Wild beast, wild men… so much for humanity!

Since human life and wild beasts first walked and prowled the land, they have been quick to take advantage of what the planet has offered them. Across the highlands and oceans, the evolution of the species have proven the secret to our passion for the unknown or for the obvious need — simply, us. Maybe […]

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