Jaffna My Jaffna
JAFFNA MY JAFFNA
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All I could see from where I am now,
Jaffna my birth place,
Core of my heart.
So I took my thoughts six decades back,
And saw the beauty of my beloved land.
Dear Jaffna ,It is beyond words
Your natural beauty,
Paddy fields in the villages,
Peasants’ beautiful huts,
Surrounded by great palmyra trees,
Fruits, fresh vegetables,
Especially Jaffna murunga,
Oh what about tobacco,
will anyone ever forget these?
I could touch them with my hand , though
You are miles and miles away from me,
But your beauty and glory,
Never left my thoughts,
Clock tower in the heart of the city
Schools built by the missionaries,
Fantastic Cashurina beach in Karainagar
Keerimalai pond- public bath in Sri Lanka,
Not hot spring but divine water,
Marvellous holiday resorts,
Religious festivals,
Famous Tholakatti Nelli crush,
Managed by Catholic nuns,
Cement Factory in Kankesanturai,
Point Pedro Light House,
Always attracted the organisers,
Of the school picnics.
Jaffna Public Library, great in Asia,
Well built Dutch Fort,
Beautify the land in every respect,
Unity among people,
Above cast, race and religion,
Rare sight these days,
Oh, Jaffna what a life you offered!!!
These were the things that bind me,
I could not forget any of them,
I may not see you again,
My love is yours for evermore.
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