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Autumn Landscape – By Charmaine Candappa The days are short and dark, as the wind rustles its leaves gently. Huge trees explode in colors of orange, wine, and saffron, some a blushing pink and flame. The Elm lifts its branches to a stately arch above beside the Oak that stands massive and tall. The brooding Cypress remains always green while chipmunks scrabble down trees gathering fruit and nuts, storing it in their burrows. Mushrooms sprout up from from the damp earth, as a spider’s web glistens in the morning light. Delicate dragonflies seem to be suspended in the air. And a brood of ducks swim across the pond hoping to nestle across the swamp. I hear the symphony of the wind and observe the amazing beauty of Creation. Charmaine Candappa Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Sep 30, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charmaine Candappa Tagged Autumn, Autumn Leaves, Charmaine Candappa, Huge trees

High Tide – By Charmaine Candappa Of the high tide Broken sand dollar shells, seaweed of green. Moon snails homes left long ago. Heron’s tracks in the sand. Molten crab shells and an old clamshell. Sparkling bits of glass, teal green, amber, frosted brown, and elusive blue Shimmering in the wet glow. A wet feather floats by on the high tide While clouds sail in the sky. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Aug 28, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charmaine Candappa Tagged beach at high tide, beach glass and seashells, Charmaine Candappa, coastal scenery images, high tide beach scene, ocean shore beauty, peaceful ocean waves, picturesque beach landscape, relaxing beach view, sandy shore and seaweed, sea beach with seashells, serene sea beach, tranquil beach photography

PEACE – By Charmaine Candappa Peace is hearing of the water lapping on the shores of sand. Peace is the whisper of the wind passing through the Oak trees outside. Peace is the sound of buzzing bees in late summer. Peace is the gurgling of a baby playing in the bathwater Peace is looking up at the night sky and seeing the millions star’s pinning the sky Peace is in tranquility. ...

Aug 8, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charmaine Candappa Tagged baby gurgling, calming experiences, Charmaine Candappa, nature sounds, night sky stars, oak trees, peaceful descriptions., Peaceful moments, serene imagery, summer bees, Tranquility

Hummingbirds – by Charmaine Candappa I see the fanning of the hummingbirds wings Through the window slats Whirling, swirling, around and around like propellers Draining the honey feeder. Sudden flashes of glistening green Just for a moment these colors are seen Beaks bending in a feverish pace Hummingbirds back and forth From the big Oak tree to the patio Always in a hurried race. Charmaine Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Jul 27, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charmaine Candappa Tagged Charmaine Candappa, Hummingbirds, Poem For Hummingbirds

eLanka Newsletter – 17th July 2024 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Windies lift to seal 2-1series win in a thriller. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) A HAL moment for earthlings. – By Aubrey Joachi SUNDAY CHOICE – Count all your Blessings instead – By Charles Schokman Health & Views – July 1st issue 2024 – By Dr. Harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 219 18 07 2024 Sri Lanka’s significant role in the Indian Ocean Region – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Economy, Psychology, Politics and Us – By Nisal Rukshan Oil Price: cloudy outlook with bearish tendencies – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Ramya Darmalingam (85) of Sydney, Australia Passed Away peacefully on July 17th 2024 Poem – Nostalgia – By Charmaine Candappa Poem – Nostalgia – By Charmaine Candappa Empowering Women and ...

Jul 21, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Aubrey Joachi, Charmaine Candappa, eLanka Newsletter, Elephant Pass, Judy de Silva, Vision Care Jaffna Branch

Poem – Nostalgia – By Charmaine Candappa NOSTALGIA In this twilight hour I sit alone thinking of last summer Of the hours together, of things we shared. Lessons learned, the tea and coffee breaks Followed by many study assignments. The trembling fears on those crucial days We had to conquer. I recall yesterday’s conversations Our hopes, our plans, and the sadness of parting. I remember how you tossed your salad shaking your bowl blending in the seasoning. I wonder how you are doing, yet knowing you are okay. I wonder if we would see each other again And in these many hours of aloneness I weave together the threads of my memories Tracing with hope a quilt with the separate pieces Each piece has my heart print. My gift to you, to wrap around your shoulders And feel the warmth of our friendship. Click here to receive your free ...

Jul 18, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charmaine Candappa Tagged Charmaine Candappa, Friendship, Poem for friendship

eLanka Newsletter – 10th July 2024 – 3rd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter A TALE OF THREE CITIES – POLONNARUWA ANGKOR AND BAGAN – (LOWER MYANMAR).- By Bernard VanCuylenburg Newsletter – May-June 2024 – from Sri Lanka High Commisson, Canberra Australian Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Cricket Schedule 2024 – Dates & Times and How to Watch Live – Milestone Weber WBBL|10 season to usher in new era Obituary – Abeyagunewardena JP, Don Vinee Birthdays – by Charmaine Candappa Another successful Eighty Club luncheon and a sellout crowd responded to make it a great afternoon at the Grand on Princes By Trevine Rodrigo The English Language – a bit of poetry -By Charles Schokman Dragonfruit: The Exotic Superfruit – By Nadeeka – eLanka Ripe Jackfruit (Waraka) in Sri Lanka: A Culinary and Cultural Delight-by Kalani-eLanka Forgotten Fortresses: ...

Jul 11, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Charmaine Candappa, Cultural Delight, Dragonfruit, eLanka Newsletter, Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena, Noel Nadesan, Ripe jackfruit, Sunil Thenabadu

Birthdays – by Charmaine Candappa July As our birthdays approach us, I felt motivated to do something meaningful. Something personal, a shared experience with four friends we often meet. I would want to spend time at Yosemite, to look up and see the redwood trees towering over me. I need to fill my memory bank with things that give me joy. I love to string necklaces, with turquoise and jade beads, publish my poetry, and spend cherished time with friends who provide me laughter and joy. I am not alone when I sometimes speak of these thoughts aloud, even with gifted ladies in my church group on Tuesday mornings, in our creativity room. People derive more happiness from such experiences. Spending quality time with friends and family, that foster joy and enduring memories. My longing “to do” list includes a visit to New York to see the Statue of Liberty, ...

Jul 8, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charmaine Candappa Tagged Birthdays, Charmaine Candappa, church group creativity, Empire State Building, Ground Zero, Hamilton musical, happiness from experiences, joy and laughter, July birthdays, Meaningful Experiences, memory bank, National Museum visit, publishing poetry, quality time with friends, redwood trees, Statue of Liberty, turquoise and jade beads, visit to New York, Yosemite visit

eLanka Newsletter – 23rd June 2024 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Celebrating the Life of Prof. Siri Kannangara – Live Stream of the Funeral Ceremony from Waterview Bicentennial Park, Sydney A musical journey back in time. When a music genre can take you back in time. – By Aubrey Joachim Ravi RUDRA – Photos from the ‘Times Collection’ of National Archives Sri Lanka women surge to series triumph in ‘Calypso ‘ style. Surge in the women’s game has given something for fans to cheer.- BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.(eLanka Sports Editor) Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 215 20 06 2024 SUNDAY CHOICE – What does Psalm 139:23 mean? – By Charles Schokman The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-6-22 The Significance of Poson Poya Day in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka The Psychology of Success: Habits of ...

Jun 23, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged Aubrey Joachim, Charles Schokman, Charmaine Candappa, Dr.Gnana Sankaralingam, eLanka Newsletter, Poson Poya Day, Prof Siri Kannangara, Savithri Rodrigo