Maithri’s “Purple Patch”– bridging continents By Arundathie Abeysinghe
Part Two
Review of “Purple Patch”
Maithri in his “Purple Patch” wields his pen articulately focusing on rural setting highlighting the subtle details of village environment proving his ability for keen observation. The collection is eminent for its simple language, profound observation of nature, and the unpretentious dignity with which Maithri portrays rural way of life. His poetry, including this collection is cherished for its authentic depiction of rural life and landscape…
Born in Wathumulla, a hamlet nestled between Gampaha and Minuwangoda (Gampaha District) laid the foundation for his well-crafted, meticulously-created poetry…
A world of simplicity away from the hustle and bustle of city life, fields and farms where life moves at a slow pace, fresh air and nature’s beauty, a sight to behold… His poems extol virtues of rural living…
Influence of the village environment where he was born and bred depicted in simple language visualizing a sight to behold with nostalgic memories of his childhood in his native land …
A well-woven tapestry of words and phrases enthralling the reader to browse through each poem…
The poems “Uprooted”, “Brown among Black”, “Fading Footsteps”, Whispers of the Rain” and “The Boy Beneath the Blanket of Shadows” are mesmerizing with subtle aspects of life.,.,
As written by Dr. Lakshmi de Silva (former Head, Department of English, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka) my former lecturer in her Preface, “It is evident that Maithri Panagoda always had the gift of sharing reflections and emotions with others through Sinhala or English poems now go on to “flash upon the inward eye” of readers.”
Maithri’s “Purple Patch”– bridging continents
By Arundathie Abeysinghe
Part One
June 19, 2020
https://www.elanka.com.au/maithris-purple-patch-bridging-continents-by-arundathie-abeysinghe/
