A Different View in Poetry

By Sandaya De Silva

The book consists of two parts.

Chapter I: Reflections comprises the poems written on the events taken place around the world in the recent past, when the world struggled, first with a pandemic and then the political unrest while coping with the aftermath of pandemic, seeking answers to universal problems of fear, worry, anxie

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookTrail Publishing
• Release date: Sep 10, 2020
• ISBN: 9781951505837

Sandaya De Silva

Sandya de Silva is a Theravada Buddhist living in Sri Lanka and was always interested in the history of the world and human nature particularly the effects of religion in the personalities of people from different backgrounds. She is a Chartered Accountant by profession.

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Chapter I

Reflections

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Reflections in Lockdown

Missing the early morning hassle of a lifetime

I sit by the open window-gazing out with nostalgia,

As pink & gold colors splash across the grey sky-

Lifting the dark veil from the face of Mother Earth,

Listening to bird songs floating in the breeze

Thinking of how to fill the day from morn to dusk

After the well organized life has been confused

By the lock down of the country- until Corona subside

Weary of the stories of heroism & selfishness of humans

I sit by the same window-soothing the restless spirit

Watching the beautiful moon ride dark clouds

Leaving a silvery trail below-on the lake beyond

With a contented mind- and a peaceful heart

Realizing my duty to humanity is fulfilled today

And will wake up to welcome another day

As lovely as today-To work, enjoy and cherish!

Nature’s best gift-Fragrance

Inhaling the fresh crisp air, I walk slowly

On the grass-sparkling with dew drops in sunshine

Under the trees flanking the path-on barefoot

Musing over the busy life of bygone time

It was the regular journey for many years

From the house to the road-each morning

Looking straight ahead -thinking of work

In a hurry to reach the journey’s end

A golden carpet appeared, suddenly at my feet

Sweet pungent scent enveloping the soul

Looking up, I saw thousands of golden lanterns-

Hanging above-resembling a canopy of Gold

The blooms of Ehela Tree-I planted decades ago

And forgotten in the busy life-has come alive

Rewarding the world with its amazing gift

Making my soul dance with happiness

The freshness of the early morning air,

Not yet disturbed by human activity

A whole new experience to feel the glory of-

Nature -I have missed in the busy life!

Beginning of a Pandemic

It’s in the news on Thirteenth March 2020

Schools are closed-No more flights from Europe

No gas in stations-people stocking food like mad

Everyone in panic-The almighty corona has arrived!

The younger brother of SARS, MERS & EBOLA

Born in Wuhan- China-just three months old,

Failing to pull down –The Dragon to its knees

Had the superlative West on its hold!

United States ready with three Billion to fight sickness

Before it came to doorstep-while China struggled alone,

Woke up suddenly to realize they forgot to stock up,

Face masks and toilet paper before China was closed,

Isolated and abandoned by the World- Fearing the spread of Corona,

China humbly appealed to tiny Sri Lanka- Not to maltreat its people,

Lovely example of humility and empathy-in the hearts of brethren,

Overcame the adversity in two months-to learn the West has succumb,

Xi-Jinping, sailed through the struggle-with signature half smile

While the hopping and jumping trio- went around insulting and bragging,

Ready to bully Sri Lanka on human rights this month-until they realized they are doomed

Trump subdued, Trudeau in house arrest-Johnson where art