One of the Best
Such a gentleman is he
Yes a man, gentle and kind
In times of trial and necessity
No better friend you can find
He is a writer, he is a poet
He is an artist and a singer
Listen! When he sings a duet
The echo in your ear will linger
He is an ace in digital-techno
Of high tech, he is not shy
There is nothing he doesn’t know
To trump him, don’t even try!
A fine father, brother and friend
A unique being, full of talent
His generosity has no end
He is quite the comrade gallant
Batch ’62 has a unique bunch
Of doctors, some of Lanka’s best
Speedy, when it comes to a crunch
Easily passes the stiffest test!
Sent by Zita Perera Subasinghe
Ps I like to say a big Thank- You to Mahendra(Speedy) for all the guidance and help and advice he has given me in writing and music and any situations where Joe and I needed advice.
It is my great fortune to have you as a true friend Zita. Friendship is something I value very highly, way above material comforts. May all beingsbe happy and content. - Speedy
ReplyDeleteAlthough I haven't seen Mahen since 1976 - Royal College of Physicians we have spoken and kept in touch through Lucky's wonderful Blog. He is one of life's gentleman. I have no appropriate words in my vocabulary to describe Mahen adequately. In a sentence " Mahen is a gem in a world of pebbles". Many readers of our Blog would have noticed I have never called him Speedy. It is because the Sanskrit name Mahendra aptly describes the person.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your friendship.
ND
I can hardly believe that so much time has elapsed since we met ND. We must most definitely put that right this year and my feelings about you too are entirely reciprocal. It is only after the Blog that I discovered your immense literary talent. - Mahendra - I do like Mahendra but I know I am better known as Speedy or Gonsal and so long as I recognise who is being referred to, I don't really mind!
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