Our new roost a tiny room
And no table and chairs.
I sit on the bed and scribble this
While my beloved tastes a chicken broth from a teaspoon,
And she stuck in the Kingdom of her Kitchenette.
'Darling where is that miniature cheap bottle of Whiskey? .
The previous night I kept somewhere.'
She measured and gave me a small sip from the same teaspoon.
Then I grumbled; 'Oh! It's not enough my painkiller as the World still rotates.'
She kept quiet angrily.
Through the broken window panes I see the faraway floodlights in a Stadium
And I whispered to my beloved; 'I would like to play football again like younger days.'
She smiled like Mona Lisa.
* To our dearest daughter Tharindu.Inoka
We received your graduation photograph and the copies of relevant certificates today.
We are so proud of your achievement, May the winds be always at your back.
Really we missed you darling!
Merits to Kelum! One of our precious Son-in-laws who struggled the entire journey for bringing you up to this standard.
Superb write. Your physical world may be small, but your poetic gift crosses small creeks, big rivers and great oceans to communicate with readers in all parts of the globe. Congratulations to your lovely daughter and her husband! Take care. Always your friend in poetry, Sandra
narrative poem...well presented and good to read all through.....
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
This is a brilliant poem, Nimal. Your 'sad little world' may be humble, but it truly represents the castle of your heart. Your images continue to enchant and delight. The inspiration of your muse (your dear daughter) is obviously very powerful. Congratulations to Tharindu and her ever devoted Kelum for their mutual success. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥