A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CEYLONESE – By Jayam Rutnam I was weened on LACTOGEN powdered milk when I was a baby. I was also given WOODWARDS GRIPE WATER. Now I am in my teens. Woke up this morning, I was sleeping on a mattress made by ARPICO. I listened to Reddifusion, because my GRUNDIG radio was broken. Washed my face with RANI SANDALWOOD SOAP. The servants wash in SUNLIGHT SOAP. Brushed my teeth with PEPSODENT. Put BRYLCREAM and combed my hair. I put a dab of CUTICURA powder on my face. I put on my VELONA banian. I wore my HENTLY shirt since my MANHATTEN shirt was being dry cleaned at SITLANIS as BURTOLS was closed for the day. I put on my BATA shoes. I walked through the hall which was being polished with CARDINAL POLISH. I then had a breakfast of toast with CHIVERS MARMALADE JAM and another ...
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A Walk down the Lane of Memories – By Noor Rahim A Walk Down The Lane Of Mentorits. (By: Noor Rahim – April 1998) How calm and serene they are Looking at the sky with nary a care unruffled by the Hustle & bustle of the roadway & subway Just the sky for a roof they stare away yet how much missed thee are By their loved & dear ones who really care No matter which way you look & weigh There’s always something good of one to say iw life & death there’s Someone who will always care In life death there’s always something you can share Until it is taken away By the Good Lord who will always have his way So, pause for a moment & do share The serenity of the abode of whoever they are For someday they would have experienced some of your way(s) ...
Apr 7, 2024
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MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS. – By Charles Schokman Image Source : commons.wikimedia I came across this song quite by accident and I am glad I did as it brought back pleasant memories of my late mum singing it many, many years ago. It is a tribute to all those beautiful wives gone to be with the Lord. Hope it touches your hearts. CHORUS: If those lips could only speak If those eyes could only see If those beautiful golden tresses Were here in reality Could I only take your hand As I did when you told my name But it’s only a beautiful picture In a beautiful golden frame It stood in a beautiful mansion Surrounded by riches untold And he gazed at the beautiful picture That hung in a frame of gold Was the picture of a lady So beautiful young and fair To this beautiful life-like vision He murmured in ...
In Retrospect – 2022 – By Noor Rahim As we enter the portals of a New Year We reminisce of the year that has faded away With memories left behind to slumber As we enter the year to seek & venture A year that we may dwell & continue with the goodness And mend the bad and seek forgiveness May the New Year bring joy & happiness Coupled with good health & wellness Noor Rahim 28 December 2022. ...
Dec 29, 2022
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