March Meeting at Dr Vimala's

The WWG March meeting went off well at Dr Vimala's residence on Mar 30 with the following attending:-

1. Asgar

2. Carmel

3. Elmo L  

4. Fazli 

5. Haig K (surprise, but mst welcome) 

6. Keerthi

7. Kiara

8. Madonna

9. Mohan

10. Nafisa 

11. Pierangeli

12. Peter (& kids)

13. Sashi M

14. Saku

15. Dr Vimala G

Saku opened the morning with two of her poems related to the life of a tea plucker and cancer which were very moving and real.

Dr. Vimala read our her poem on the travails of a young man and the memories of his ornamental fish tank in a refugee camp in the north.

Asgar read an extract from his book related to bullying in schools which is relevat to his theme on how youth get indoctrinated into terrorism and militancy.

Carmel also read her book extract related to life behind medical school/hospital walls and an episode specific to unethical practices that go on wihin these walls.

Keerthi read out her poem "Green" where she used botanical objects in an attempt to identify the need for gratitude and contentment.

Pierangeli shared a write up of a memoir of her late father which she was planning to send out to Australia. The final para of her piece was read out by Madonna, our youngest member, Peter's daughter.

Fazli broke the atmosphere of the rough and tough of lifes pangs with a romantic episode of his 16 year old days titled, "Am I that easy to forget" which brought in some nostalgic group singing by the whole gang of two old 60s Radio Ceylon hits. 

Elmo read out one of his poems on the "Buddha bids farewell" which was published in the Sunday Times of Feb 1991.

Peter lashed out one of his old tales about Marjan the voyuer in his xray shades, that went down well with the members.

Sumptious sandwiches, patties and chocolate cream buns were served by the March hosts, Pierangeli & Peter.

A suggested writing theme for the April Meeting was accepted by all as "My First Love". Members are however free to choose any topic they may wish.

Looking forward to another good session in April.

Stay safe and well until then