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Edges curled like they’re trying to hold on

Color faded where your laugh used to be

I found you in a drawer today

Between receipts and winter keys

Your shirt is something I remember touching

The sky behind you isn’t real anymore

But your eyes still know my name

Even when my voice forgets

I don’t cry much looking at you now

Just breathe slower, like you’re in the room

Sad that time keeps walking

Happy you paused for this click

Shehara dewmi

9 Cambridge

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Red rose flower

That grows with the rays of the sun ,

Even you have torns

You are sweet as sugar

Your petals are soft

As soft as girl's heart ,

I think and feel that

You are the nicest flower that grows

-Sakeena siras

Grade 7B BCI

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My owner's asleep but I want to play,

So here's what I do everyday:

I meow nice and loud at 6am

This usually starts to wake them.

Then, I scratch on the door

And make noises with my claws,

I find a good toy,

One that makes lots of noise

And I jump on the drawers And

Knock things on the floor.

And if that doesn't work, I get nice and near,

Jump on the bed... And just purr in their ear.

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Day time,
They hide under umbrellas
failing to face the radiance
of the sol...
Night,
They embrace
the golden rays of the lune
with praise..
But,
They do know, they do know
that the lune originates
its flame from the sol...

-Prageeth Shanaka BCI

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The cloud stopped beating
Drops of tears overflowing
The screams of thunder
Hurt !
But me!
-Chethana Perera 12N BCI

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Time is precious, but
sometimes washed away by the night
the anguish afflicts
the hopelessness torments
why are you gone?
don't cry for me
They say, all good things must end
-Risidhu Ranmira 8C BCI

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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Your valley is beautiful,
And so are you.

Orchids are white,
Ghost ones are rare,
A light is green,
And so is your hair.

Magnolia grows,
With buds like eggs,
A suit is brown,
And so are your legs.

Sunflowers reach,
Up to the skies,
My sunlight is dazzling,
And so are your eyes.

Foxgloves in hedges,
Surround the farms,
Seatbelts are safe,
And so are your arms.

Daisies are pretty,
Daffies have style,
Terms are friendly,
And so is your smile.

The nature is beautiful,
Just like you.
-Risidhu Ranmira 8C BCI

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Time is precious,
like a wilted flower
loneliness is my only companion
I'll stand by you for always, you said
Death is coming
for the anguish eats away
as I clasp my hands and shed a tear
They say, all good things must end
I'll stand by you though space and time, you said
I am but a broken dream
why is life so ephemeral?
why is love so ephemeral?

For I may never understand what the heart wants
-Risidhu Ranmira 8C BCI

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Whose FROG is that? I think I know.
Its owner is quite sad though.
It really is a tale of woe,
I watch him frown. I cry hello.

He gives his FROG a shake,
And sobs until the tears make.
The only other sound's the break,
Of distant waves and birds awake.
The FROG is LITTLE, HAIRY and deep,
But he has promises to keep,
Until then he shall not sleep.
He lies in bed with ducts that weep.

He rises from his bitter bed,
With thoughts of sadness in his head,
He idolizes being dead.
Facing the day with never ending dread.
-Risidhu Ranmira 8C BCI

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Good represents white,
Bad represents black,
Sun produces light,
Moon produces night.
Just like life,
Things come and go
As day and night,
The past will always,
Remain as a dream in life.

- Wishme Kaushika 10(x) BCI

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Oh, how nice are those tales...
Twinkling, winkling magic it says.
First there were fairies
next there were mermaids.
And then  there were  queens and kings
in the tale.

Oh, how nice...
There was a cat in green eyes...
Who had a fluffy white tail
and a big cute smile.

Oh, how nice it is to read a fairy tale.
And go into the world
and spend all day...

- Tharundi Gamage 8C BCI

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When the wind howls in the mid night
Do not peep your head out for sake

It makes a sound
Which makes a crowd

Tumbling to eat you
Grumbling to swallow you
Waiting to gobble,
Seems to make you a bubble

Ghosty night,
Ghosty night,
Do not peep your head out for sake...

_Zaheem Fiyaz 11N(x) BCI

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Leaves fall off,
Leaves dry off,
Leaves curl off,
So do we.
Leaves grow again,
Leaves moist again,
Leaves wake up again,
So do we.
-Akansha Perera 11N BCI

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Do you believe in unicorns?
I believe in unicorns
as much as I
believe in me...
I also believe in unicorns
because they are
Wise and brave
as me...
I believe in unicorns
because they are
sweet and pretty
as me...
And as well
I believe in unicorns
because they
always fly in
dreams as me...

-Tharundie Gamage 8C BCI

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The neglected, The neglected
You're so funny
Your laugh reminds me
Of honey

Your voice makes me jump
And yet you are plump

Though this message
May seem strange
Good bye,neglect

Risidhu Ranmira 8C BCI

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Darkness descends
there is only illusion
in the end, say good night
not but a stolen kiss
a burial shroud on the table, a blood red body
a flickering candle on the table, a scarlet heart
Dearly departed
Risidhu Ranmira 8C BCI

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Life does not always work as we plan
It is just like a camera
Just focus on what's important and capture the good times
Life is an opportunity, benefit from it

Life is a duty,
complete it
Life spent making mistakes, is not  only more honorable,
but more useful than a life spent
doing nothing

Life is too precious, do not destroy it
Life is Life,
and you must fight for it...

~ Bihara Danushki - 10(x) BCI

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Goals that may elude us
That now seem out of reach
Are little more than moments
With a lesson there to teach

Perhaps a new direction
Or may be simply waiting
Will you have time to try again
Even when the sun is fading

It is there for a reason
This challenge that you face
It really has a purpose
And not just a rainbow you might chase

Pull yourself together
And wipe the tears you've cried
You have the strength within you
Continuing to try

-Umesha Binari 11N BCI

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I saw the Sun at the top of the Sea..
It reminded me that there is Hope, Till we Seek..
We had joyful emotions, They were Deep..
Let's hope they all come back on this Christmas Eve..
-Lashan Gunathilake 11N(X) BCI

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Whose challenges in life is that? I think I know.
Its owner is quite angry though.
He was cross like a dark potato.
I watch him pace. I cry hello.

He gives his challenges in life a shake,
And screams I've made a bad mistake.
The only other sound's the break,
Of distant waves and birds awake.
The challenges in life is hard, uncontrollable and deep,
But he has promises to keep,
Tormented with nightmares he never sleeps.
Revenge is a promise a man should keep.

He rises from his cursed bed,
With thoughts of violence in his head,
A flash of rage and he sees red.
Without a pause I turned and fled
-Risidhu Ranmira 8C BCI

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However we jumped

we cannot touch the sky

Sky never reaches the sea

Sea never reaches the sky...

Like the sky and the sea

However we try get closer

You're miles away from me

And I'm miles away from you...

Moon and the Sun

cannot shine together

Stars and the Sun

cannot glitter together

Earth never reaches the sky

The sky never reaches the Earth..

Like the earth and the sky

However we try

You never get closer to me

I never get closer to you...

Thus, we two are similar

to two parallel railway lines

which never meet together....

but moves forth.

Prageeth Shanaka BCI

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Words play a powerful role in us
Words maybe just words
but it's something that we have to use with care.
Words can break a heart,
It can also rebuild its broken pieces
Words can show love, care, hatred of a person,
It can also teach you things,
Lead you the way,
Once it's said it can never be replaced or take what is said,
Once said it is permanent none can change it,
Even if we regret them what we had said,
We can be forgiven,
But never be forgotten!

Wishme Kaushika 10(x) BCI

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Why do we have wars
On the noble human world?
Who created these destructive
Weapons to kill human beings in thousand?
Can anyone enchant by
Killing innocent, poor, pregnant mothers and kids?
When will these power- hungry rulers
Realized the evils of wars and battles on earth?
How can we convince these war- blinded rulers
Over grave disasters they commit?
And the not against their noble religions?
What have they persuaded for fighting
And killing the poor helpless?
Why hatred and no mercy in the human heart of rulers?
Answers for these are now blowing in the far sky.

Sanduni Kawshalya (11X) BCI

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Rising sun and nourishing plants
Buzzing bees and dazzling flowers
Lily, daisy, rose and jasmine
All are flowers with delightful colours.

Where are the colours from and how?
Wonder I as a little bud.
"The rainbow is the factory of colours"
Replied the nearby tree of Oak.

The colours of the rainbow here and there
Make the world colourful and bright.
Thanks for the rainbow far and nice
The world is not a place dull and null.

Sasindi De Silva 11X - BCI

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The Devil makes you hungry and he fills you with greed.
The Devil is your boss, he makes you angry.
But,
don't be upset because the Devil is inside you, he is better than fakes. So, don't lose your soul for fakes.

Yulan de silva (11N x)
BCI

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You are not alone in this world
Until you stand on this world
Until the sun rises from East
And sets from West,
You are not alone.
You are left with your shadow and you
Together and forever.
YOUR SHADOW AND YOU.

-Sasindi De Silva 11X BCI

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A creature so dark and gloomy,
he's the majestic creature of the night,
with eyes like balls of fire,
he stare at the moon and shout out,
Hoot! hoot! hoot!!!

He claims the night to himself
and spread his wings into the dark night.
He see everything that comes through the night and shout at them with his proud voice
Hoot! hoot! hoot!!!
naming himself as the ruler of the night.
- Danidu Dharmasiri 9C BCI

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My friend and I
Stranded in a jungle
On a moonlit night
Hoping for an escape

The howling sound few meters away
Drew my attention making a shiver run down my spine
Was it a wolf?
Yes, the sound of a big bad wolf

I peeped through a bush
Saw death coming in the form of a wolf
Dressed in a thick grey cloak
With shiny, silver daggers

Thirsty for blood, hungry for flesh
Fierce, half-starved and unpleasant
What was he there for?
Just to satisfy himself

What a narrow escape it was
Both the lives had been in danger, few minutes ago
Death had left us all alone
With a question of the impermanence of things

His sly look and restless mind
Furious and curious eyes searching for a prey
Made me think of a murderer
An arrogant, wild, furious creature

Why be like animals?
Why have hatred on others beings?
None is totally correct
So learn to forgive and to forget..

-Savidini Danisha- 10(x) BCI

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The first secret to happiness,
The path to inner peace,
and the doorway to self respect,
is loving yourself.
It is the hardest to achieve ,
but the greatest victory to have.
Whatever people say,
don't ever be scared,
because you are great as you are.
Stop hating yourself ,
for everything you aren't,
Instead start loving yourself ,
for everything you are,
As we all deserve love and care.

-Thewni Nadara 11X BCI

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I'm sitting at the window, looking at the moon
I'm certainly not a werewolf, but I love the moon
I love its colour and the twinkling sky,
I love to look at them , wherever I am .

Everyone wants to be someone's sun
To light up someone's life
But why not be someone's moon
To brighten in the darkest time  ?

-Dinithi Sinethma 11N BCI

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Life is a journey

Full of many fury

But such a mysery

Never happened so badly

Thousands of shouts

Mounts of dead crowds

A hunter,like hawks

The blood pool,it flows

Children in a fear

Maidens in a tear

Fathers in a beer

Disaster of the year

Lots of frustration

Oh, the lord of navigation!

Today you've a contention

For thy great destruction

Curls,curls , curls of water

Foam,oh,foam soft and whiter

Turned to a demon,mean and fiercer

Oh,the salt chuck,lives are asunder!

-L.G.J. Onali Grade 10N (BCI)

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Hard to deal with inside the heart

A hard battle is inside with words.

Harsh if put out in bad hard time

Hurting ones balanced mind.

Help someone to get rid of the struggle

Inside the heart of the little one.

Console a heart with lovely smiles and words

Making one happy from the bottom of the heart.

Sasindi De Silva Grade 11X

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I am loving and caring

I wonder why people can't communicate better

I hear angry voices from those around me

I see unhappy people

I want to surround myself with happiness

I am loving and caring

I pretend that people don't argue

I feel that everyone loves me

I touch their souls to make them happy

I worry that I will have a sad life

I cry when people hurt my soul

I am loving and caring

I understand that not everyone gets along

I say be true to who you are

I dream about feeling loved

I try to make others happy

I hope my life will be joyful

I am loving and caring

-Risidhu Ranmira 8 BCI

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I am a fireplace

Orange as a heart of the sun

Made to warm my friends

I am surrounded by cold hands reaching toward me

My insides move like a dancer

Fueled I burn orange hot

I am a fireplace

-Risidhu Ranmira 8 BCI

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I used to have a nap time

But now I stay up late.

I always loved recess

But I never play any more.

I once thought I could fly

But now I know that isn't true.

If I could fly

I would travel around the world.

I never thought I would get good grades

But I might be able to graduate

I can't imagine getting old

But I can think what life would be like in high school

I won't dream without working hard

But I might play along the way to my goals

I used to play a lot

But now I know that hard work and passion will help me succeed.

-Risidhu Ranmira 8 BCI

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Is an angry snake

Slithering, with venom in its mouth

Through the dry grass

So that it can bring bitterness to everyone

-Risidhu Ranmira 8 BCI

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There once was a young lady named bright

Whose speed was much faster than light

She set out one day

In a relative way

And returned on the previous night

-Risidhu Ranmira 8 BCI

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Yes, that's me

Look and you'll see

My hair a golden brown

My eyes like the summer sky

My arms strong to hold you

My hands soft to care for yours

My heart open to show love

I'm here to listen and be part of your life

I never betray a friend

My friends are friends for life

I live to be a peacemaker

I hope to create happiness around me

I dream of family being together

It's all clear as can be.

That's positively, absolutely me.

-Risidhu Ranmira 8 BCI

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I watched you from a distance,

Following the silence you left behind.

I have been living a life,

That I can never rewind

You walked past without noticing me

What am I to you-

A disturbing flea?

I see you laugh,smile and stay happy.

Why do you never tend to ask about me?

You see me glare at you every single day.

But you act as if you were blind.

I see the road that life has planned for me,

I'm in a path where I am confined.

As days pass by

My love for you will never die.

Some love can only exist as a silent devotion,

Blooming in one heart while remaining unknown in the other.

Ashmal Falah Thaslim..

[Grade 9 cambridge]

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A birdie known to me
is sitting on a branch,
singing and dancing,
but ...

above my branch.

-Prageeth Shanaka

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You’re the poem I never write,

but read a thousand times each night.

Maybe because one day I’ll stop pretending

that I can let you go,

and at the place where words end,

you softly appear when the world grows dark.

And letting you go requires me anyway,

until then I’ll keep reading you at night —

not just to remember, but to believe

that some things written only in the heart

are still meant to be spoken out loud.

Shehara dewmi

9 Cambridge

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Forest is full of green trees

Which gives us lots of goods

But people give him plastics

To damage the strong roots

He always stay with us because

He is kind and grand

But animals stay with him because

To make his heart strong

Forest has lots of green faces

To make the people calm

Sounds of them in slight wind

Take the peace and mind

Hands of the green trees

Are totally different than men

They are full of fruits and flowers

To make the nature lovely

Matheesha Yehen

10 national

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The car moves slow on a quiet road,

Past green fields where soft wind blow.

Brids sing sweet in the morning light,

Everything feels calm and bright. The road goes by a small clear stream,

Flowers bloom like a happy dream.

The sun shines warm across the way,

Bringing joy to the day.

The car turns home as the evening falls,

The sky glow gold beyond the walls.

On this quiet road,l simle and see,

A peaceful place for me.

Gagana 9N BCI