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Women’s Day - women of early royalty
There were brave, wise, women of early royaltyWho were distinguished for their selfless service and loyalty We recall their...
Ambulances
Along the road at very high speed Braving other traffic they go Heeding not the traffic rules Hurrying, scurrying their way...
Ladies and gentlemen
I stood here to honestly deliver A few words for all to subtly ponder. I’m really coerced to humbly admit That I too am on the...
At Sweet Sixteen
A song you’d learnt at sweet sixteen ‘Poor little Angeline’ A blue bird said Coz your name sake, you loved‘t was said And sang...
Wake-up call for continuity of freedom
For Sri Lanka to continue to live free This is a little prayer and a plea Sri Lankans in and out overwhelmingly believe That...
A joyous uprising!
A Joyous uprising!    Let joy be a revolution!    The uprising of joy  Overtakes ...
Wasteland
When walking along the parched pavement I heard a squeaky voice beneath, Asking for water feebly. I saw the ruins of beauty, That...
My kin, I’ve got a favour to ask
When I see you, Birds of my breed, Fly over where I’m And take wings to the Clear blue sky, Beauty of which is alluring, Between...
Ash Wednesday
A cross of ash on brow The annual Christian reminder “Man thou art dust And unto dust thou shalt return” Death-remotest in the...
Dear drought
I’d call you ‘dear’ because I want to be friendly with you; I know that it is unwise to oppose An Apollo’s creed force like you!...
Priorities in life
Priorities are what we prefer first and foremost They form the most important and the topmost According to Shakespeare world is a...
Creativity!
In a tale of a person’s life, Bruises, scars sings the story, Thou listen with such amazement! Thou praise, such wondrous...
The music in my heart
Paint me with your song, for you are the music in my heart, the stars amidst night skies, and the light in the dark. You bring...
Guru Tharuva
A dark cloud has come down  From a direction unknown, Darkening the ever-bright stage Which was the home of a sage, Yes, you...
Rejoice Sri Lanka
Rejoice people of Sri Lanka The Lord our God is faithful He sends abundant showers Double-portion of blessings On time and as...
A leaf
Cracked leaf aloof in strokes of autumn, scorched and scarred were my dreams, you walked in; a kiss from spring’s blossom, yet...
Independence Day - 2020
On the precious day of independence on February fourth Annually all patriotic Lankans swiftly come forth To commemorate 72 years...
Ode to Independence
We were waiting impatiently to embrace you   For several centuries with feelings true   All had to struggle...
Glorious harvest
Things are shaking! People are in the Valley of Decision! It is a New Era! It’s harvest time! It’s not circumstances It’s not...
Out of compassion, boundless
Having gone forth To homelessness Leaving behind all loved ones Wearing the saffron robe And carrying an alms bowl Walking from...
Truth of life
Beautiful fragrant flowers bloom. Tuneful melodies of birds make the surroundings splendid. Dawn, the beginning of the day...
Power
The speedy rise above the common gives man Power to rule and command during the life span Power in all aspects of life plays a...
Gallows
Gallows! Gallows! Demanding corporal punishment Impatient people Activate the punishments According to the judgments Given by the...
Dancing Queen
She is not the Darling on the floor And she will never be Yet she gives stunning performances She is cool and she is solid like...
The rains retreat
The drought held sway. The sun cast its rays mercilessly on land and water, Resulted in intense evaporation The water vapour...
As King Arthur
As King Arthur, you were King, Richard; You moved one so, Your voice a gentle melody which lulled one in Camelot. You made giant...
Thou shalt know thyself
Social Media is fun But they are unforgiving too Only the thick-skinned survive The fainthearted have no chance The drop of a hat...
Sympathy
Why are you so proud To pretend, not to heed When they cry so loud Your support, as they need? Do you think you are right When...
Give me also Christmas please
The poor have longing only God can feelThe destitute have tears only God will seeImpoverished have sighs God does hearGod in poor...
Dawn of the New Year 2020
Another year has just flown pastIt is time for us to reflect upon the pastA memorable year for many events is just overNo doubt...
The Scarecrow
Clad inworn-outShabby coatCrowned the headWith an old broken potWith a funny lookOn the facemakes passers-by laughfrightens the...
The Virgin Birth
The parturient virgin with her divine load,Sought a rest for the night to abode,They had travelled for days and many a mile,...
Come divine Messiah Christ
Messiah Christ!Messiah Christ!Today more than at any past timeWe heal our hearts, our minds,Torn by conflict of unpredictable...
No more daffodils
When Death rattled the gates on the twelfth,You feared not,For you were prepared to meet Him long before.Now you are ceased like...
360 Degrees
Life crawls to dry landOnce, millions of years agoWas it to seek refuge or a better life?What was it running away from then?War...
Changes
I watched in anxious agony That beautiful spreading “Kottang” tree whose boughs were full of broad green leaves... what a cooling...
Come Divine Messiah Christ
Messiah Christ! Messiah Christ! Today more than at any past time We heal our hearts, our minds, Torn by conflict of unpredictable...
A look at routine life
Main essentials of life plus daily routine activity Have a direct link to improved life and longevity Be meticulous regarding...
Journey
Thousands of Refugees voyage To the land where the horizons of The future is met... They travel on a vessel, Carrying a baggage...
Eavesdropping
When praying Some inform God Others tell those around! Whereas God wants To commune with us Reveal new things! When praying He...
Remembrance
Sombre November rolls along Bringing with the Festival of the Dead Cleaned up grave-yards, aglow with candle-light Masses of...
The star of wonder
Long time ago you were “The star of wonder” that led three wise men who were looking for the new born saviour prince of peace…...
To win the bread
Pure and full....a glass of water.... There she comes.... beloved youngest sister As usual like those olden days Just before how...
Keys of Praise
Each of us carry within Our earthen vessels Instruments of praise Keys of praise Designed by heaven! When we allow heaven To play...
The Candle
Like a candle she lights the world Revealing the truth of life. Escorts us to the summit With humanity. She opens our minds, To...
List of endless impossibilities
Can you teach an old dog a new trick? Or fish to fly and glide in the air Or birds to swim and fall asleep In the depth of cold...
A Plea to Teachers
Sun rays creep Through the holes in roof Creating fascinating designs Inside the room Amusing her. Rain water Leaking through...
Dependency
“Dependency, mothers’ respect and obedience Independence spawns power sharing irresponsibility When immaturity experiences...
Journey
Buying a ticket I started my journey in the bus People were seated before me Some are elder to me Some are younger They enjoy and...
Shine like a pearl
 When I walk the streets, I walk on my right; When I drive, I drive on the left. When I talk, my subject is the right; When...

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