Feasting Time – by Charmaine Candappa The whirling April breeze blows through the trees While the yellow Erabadhu flowers drip heavily down from its branches Blooming at this time of year The gnarled Jak trees with its great trunks are burdened with ripe fruit Emanating a strong aroma, ready to be plucked as a treat so good Velvety plums from the Sapadilla tree glisten in the sun As squirrels scamper happily having fun The Koha bird continues its song at regular intervals Reminding us that the New Year is near Roasted rice flour, cadjunuts and treacle Ready for the preparation of sweetmeats for the table Milk rice and combs of banana Usher in the New Year in Sri Lanka. Charmaine Candappa ...