“This could be the end of everything,So, why don’t we go somewhere only we know?”– Keane, “Somewhere Only We Know” My feet are buried in the sand beneath the weight of my heart. I can feel the sand not just on the surface but as though every grain has settled beneath my skin. The wind […]
One evening, when the sky was painted orange and pink, and the cold breeze was humming a lullaby, I was doing the dishes as usual. Then, my eyes caught an empty glass bottle sitting on the kitchen counter. I took it into my hands. It was a mere glass bottle with a few drops of […]
It’s that time of the year again when flowers bloom, and the koel’s chants fill the air. More than just a festival, Awurudu is a season of togetherness and cherished memories. It brings communities together especially at the Awurudu Uthsawaya. For many Sri Lankans, Awurudu Uthsawaya holds some of the most joyful memories. In my […]
The sunbeams,Hide and seek,Through green leaves Once a bud,Once a flower,Once under someone’s feet The wind blows,Opening the floors,For branches to dance Rain drops,Kiss the earth,And never leave Pink and purple,Painted in the sky,When the sun says good bye White candy floss,In different shapes,In the blue setting A rainbow,After a storm,Wanting me to hold on […]