The New Kalladi Bridge

(Post war in Sri Lanka, connecting the North and South of Batticaloa road, the bridge was constructed to replace the old Kalladi Bridge that was built by the British 70 years ago.) In sounds of heavy weapons And shot notices vibrated Gods and Brahmas Gradually praised Heart of the Kalladi Bridge broken Re- built bridge is too ling Lumpish fishes In fear of shot noises Then they died my buddies Rivers and lagoons Overflowed with bloodies The bridge built whereby, Fishes without buddies Narrow road widens, While the hearts being parochial Serpents compete, While the human beings vanished Though it could to join, Having built a bridge Lost the tune In a broken and cataclysmic heart of song Udaya R. Tennakoon