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Simple poems that pack a punch

The works in Common Life seem plain at first read, but they are keenly sensitive to the world around them

One of Singapore's most esteemed poets, Anne Lee Tzu Pheng (left) created her poems in Common Life based on the crayon drawings of artist Ho Chee Lick (above).
One of Singapore's most esteemed poets, Anne Lee Tzu Pheng (above) created her poems in Common Life based on the crayon drawings of artist Ho Chee Lick. PHOTO: BENEDICT LAU
One of Singapore's most esteemed poets, Anne Lee Tzu Pheng (left) created her poems in Common Life based on the crayon drawings of artist Ho Chee Lick (above).
One of Singapore's most esteemed poets, Anne Lee Tzu Pheng created her poems in Common Life based on the crayon drawings of artist Ho Chee Lick (above). PHOTO: COURTESY OF HO CHEE LICK
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Sep 04, 2018, 05:00 AM
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Sep 04, 2018, 05:00 AM
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By Ho Chee Lick and Anne Lee Tzu Pheng

Ethos Books/ Paperback/ 192 pages/ $29.96/ Books Kinokuniya/ 3.5 stars

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