In Memory Of My Dear Nanny..

You were there by my side
Since I was just 11 months old
You were truly part of our family
And I don’t know what else to call you

It was amazing to see
That bossy little spirit
And the strength you had within
For a woman of your age

But there came a time
To face a bitter truth
A truth that would tear apart most
Cancer they call it and a killer it is

It was surprising to see
The courage and strength you had
To face this bitter truth
Fighting one battle after another

You had your spirits up
Until the very last battle
But then it was time
For you to leave us behind

The courage you’ve shown us
And memories of you
Will always be in our hearts
Rest in peace my dear nanny.

By Sachitha

My pillars of strength...

Whenever I was struggling to rise
You always reached out for me
Whenever I was in a troubled-mind
You helped me find the answers
Whatever the mistakes that I do
You would advise me kindly

You are truly my pillars of strength
Who would stand by me always
At my success and my failures
Guiding me with all your kindness
Protecting me from the darkness
Always wishing the best for me

We may have our differences
But no matter what they are
You'll always be my loving parents
The best that I could have wished for
So may your blessings be with me
As I worship you for all your goodness..

To my parents with love..
Sachitha.

You My Friend...

I was walking on my own
all alone
thought it would be easy
but it wasn't
deep down I was looking for
a hand to hold on to
someone to talk to..

May be I was not
the best friend you knew
but you my friend
mean a lot to me..
forgive me if I didn't
make you feel that way..

Its amazing how you
add so many
colors to my life
just like on a rainbow
teaching me a lesson each day..
showing me a path I never saw..

More than anything
being there with me
to share my sorrow and joy
and honestly, truly
I would never know
how I could ever survive
without all that

For that I'm grateful
even though I never
uttered so in words
your friendship is a gem
and I will always admire
the beauty it adds
through each facet of it

Dedicated to all my good friends
-by Sachitha

Second Chances...

To give or not to give
a second chance
is the question
Sometimes sweet memories
get stirred up
with dark clouds
and we try to push away
from everything

Yet the memories of the past
never die
no matter how rusted
it all looks
we'd always wish to see
the shine that it used to have

This is when we are left
with the choice to give
a second chance
to somebody, some day
and even be willing
to hide the darkest memories
with the longingness
to feel the joy
of a past sweet memory

Yet the fear of betrayal
clouds our mind
from time to time
but the hope of light
stirs up strongly
wanting to feel the warmth
of pleasant memories,
a new beginning...

-By Sachitha.

Serene ocean waters at Unawatuna

The incomprehensible art.. - abstract art

Abstract art @ Raffles..


Near the National Art Museam - Rochor

I can't remember how long I actually tried to understand these abstract art in Singapore(and ultimately failed to understand :D) , which were so prevalent around the country..

That Million Dollar Gift In You...

   Don't we all have that million dollar gift in us, that most of us take for granted? A gift that we ignore so much and not care about the massive value of it.
   Yes, its our 'Smile'... It's that million dollar gift that costs us nothing, but just lights up our face and brightens up everyone around us. I sometimes wonder why people really hesitate to use this gift. Well, smiling too much might drive into misunderstandings at times, but really.. a little smile, making a tiny curve on the lips is definitely not going to be a crime I'd rather say.
   Sometimes I don't think we really need a reason to smile to another human being at the beginning of a day. Everyone is rushing around in streets and at offices at the beginning of each day and I'm sure most of us look forward to see pleasant and cheerful faces, just to brighten up our morning and soak ourselves in a cheerful spirit throughout the day.
Everyone is looking for a great start for their day or may be just to forget about all the frustrations they have and just move on. A good smile from someone may mean a million dollars to a person.. You may never know! I mean after all, it really doesn't cost a cent to use this fantastic gift that we are all gifted with. Not to mention the remarkable health and personal benefits that smiling can bestow upon you in return. So start using that million dollar gift in you.. It's never too late :)