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POETRY CORNER

25 September, 2022

A Leader

But nobody knew the commitment was scattered by whom
He understood the leader’s quality!
Showed how to unite them
He led his group to the goal post
That was the reality of
the achievement
His own aspirations inspired
to the summit
But nobody knew the commitment was scattered by whom
The surpassing ‘own- feelings’ of
him were unable to express
Though who doesn’t like
to showcase as well
He imparted to others with
gripping and embracing
But nobody knew the commitment was scattered by whom
Curiosity was scattered among them
He endured himself the encircling humiliations
As he is a symbol of the meek
Those who rebuked and adversaries were astonished by him
But nobody knew the commitment was scattered by whom
Along with the victory he proved
a concept!
‘If we unite, Can overcome
any challenge’
Slightly he moved to a corner and reclined
Rejoiced himself with tear!
The solitary silent leader who doesn’t need garlands was succeeded!
But nobody knew the commitment was scattered by whom.

Words - Merril A. Perera

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Wind chime

Oh, sweet wind,
You sing alone,
As many a people,
Don’t you?
No, am not,
The wind replied.
I give the melody,
And the wind chime,
Sings for me.
“She is like a mother,
Who does everything,
And let the child have the credit.”
Says the wind chime.
But remember child,
Don’t swing,
Too fast or too slow,
For life is a melody,
With balance.

Words - Kalanavi Perera

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