Poems by Sri Lankans about life, nature, love, hate, war and many more……
Uninvited, hither we came
And, without leave, departed hence.
What reason here for agony
Other than regret, as we shall meet again?
I crossed many rivers and mountains
Obstacles overcome with nary a care.
During my earthly journey,
Hope did not hurt anyone in my path.
I plead, my friends or foes
Do not hinder my ascent to the Heavens
Thro’ love or longing, other than regret.
Remember me, as I will remember you
Across that golden shore.
– Chris Defonseka
My dear friend
Don’t worry we are friends
Good friends
We’ve much understanding
We’re helping each other
We’re sharing our feelings
When we face problems
We advise each other
Others will create trouble for us
They’ll blame us
They may misunderstand us
They’ll cheat us
They’ll bring more trouble for us
As a human being
We’ve many problems in life
We’ve our own families and children
We’ve a clear mind
We’ve good goals
We try to achieve our goals
Try to study hard
Try to work hard
Work and work hard
Try to over come all barriers
Try to reach the target
Try to help others
Somebody seems to be innocent
Don’t believe them
They’re egocentric
They’ll make things difficult for you
Beware my dearest!
My dear friend
Don’t worry
We are friends
Good friends!
-V.Thaiyeeb
I remember a visit to Jaffna
In the month of April, 1983
Rumbling of hostile undercurrents,
Feelings of strange unease
Seeping through our communities
Did not prevent our hosts
From inviting us, nor us from accepting,
For between us flowed
Only currents of friendship and trust
we make in chatempanada.com.
Memories linger of vegetarian meals
Served hot from the stove
By our dutiful hostess
First to her husband, then to us
- Sri Lankan Tamil peoples’ food