Random Impulse: Week 2-2

A teardrop in the deep blue sea, a land rich with nature’s bounty.

Zoom closer through the layer of cotton wool clouds

And you’ll see an array of gently arcing golden-sand beaches

In the north and the south.

Trickling water from the mountains joining hands to form Mahewelli,

The never ending river that waltz from central to north-east.

Sinharaja, the pride of the lion, and a wonder of the world.

Not forgetting the man made wonders,

The dazzling white temples and the giant reservoirs,

Dotted all through the teardrop.

You can spy on King Kasyapa’s palace in the sky, and admire

The heavenly maidens crested on the rocks.

Zoom further,

And you’ll see Saman sucking the flesh of sweet juicy mangoes,

Succulent mangoosteens, or blood red jambu

As he sits under a banyan tree, basking the sun

Enjoying the cool breeze twinkling between his toes.

You’ll see the fiery sun as it begins to set,

Drawing its tentacles of light to the brightest orange, red and pink

The chirping birds litter the sky, rustling the tranquility, and

Scurrying to their nests before darkness conquers. 

You can smell the spice filled aromatic air

Of coriander, cumin, saffron, and chili.

You’ll be welcomed with the brightest smiles

To the warmth of their abode

To share an array of curries: seafood, vegetables and meat.

A mouth-watering selection,  

That will make your face blush, you’ll be asking for more

As you drink from a king coconut to conquer the heat.

Zoom even closer,

And you’ll see the pain behind the smiles

You’ll hear the tales of the darkest history

And you’ll learn of the silent battles for freedom, honor, and dignity.