Manel Gunatillake Poet Verse

Fragrance Lingers Even Now

Tears smudged face
Sparkles in my eyes
Fears the spanks the cane paced 
The treasures she offered whole
When I was small

Shared laughter, fears and dreams
She hardly rest but beside my sick bed?
Holds herself like a sandalwood  tree
A pillar, a tower which my arms could spread
When my tears shed

Now withered and shrunken hands 
Still hugs me and cuddles in a curly band
Her starry eyes look deep into mine
With pretty rosy lips she smiles
Breast filled with divine love never weaned
From Womb to tomb, I lean

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Poet Destroyer A May 19, 2013 at 1:49 PM Manel,, Congratulations on your Featured Poem of the week. Take Care *Linda Manel Gunatillake May 19, 2013 at 7:17 PM Thank you PD. Love and Hugs

Richard Lamoureux May 18, 2013 at 7:57 AM What a touching poem. I am moved by your words. A belated welcome to the soup. I like the spirit your words project. When I read your comment to Tim I knew I would like your poetry.

Poet Destroyer A April 28, 2013 at 10:30 PM Manel, this is very sweet, and a bit touching "Welcome to poetry soup. My name is Linda: many poets on the soup call me PD for fun. I’m looking forward in reading and enjoying your poems. I Hope you find what you are looking for when it comes to poetry inspiration. I would love to offer any poem you recommend positive feedback. Thanks @-> LINDA <-@" Manel Gunatillake April 29, 2013 at 9:10 AM Thank my dear Linda. Your feedback really makes me to grow. This poem is for my Mom My mom died at her 87th. I adore her. She was a school principal so we 3 were brought up in a firm way but she was full of love. This is a just a small way to express my love and gratitude to her. Thanks once again and glad you enjoyed it. Love Manel