Just to let you know that I am now famous
A set of verses of mine, just got published
In a weekly paper, carrying Sri Lankan news
Now I am a writer acknowledged by the press
‘Slightly head swollen’
Ariya
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News, Views and More from Batch'64, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo, SriLanka 
HI Ariya !
This is wonderful – and finally ” you made it to the papers ‘ as they say !
Keep that head ” Size M “-easier to find a cap to fit a M Size !!!
I would love to have a Word Doc of the poem you wrote- as the one put out on the blog, is a bit difficult for me to read .
I like to ‘save it ‘ on my Ariya’s poem folder on my lap top .
God only knows, we need more of “Healing Power of a Smile ” more than anything else going around in the world we live in today .
This would surely make this world a better place for all of us .
Thank you Ariya and I am saying again- I am proud to be one of The Class of 64 .
It is time you put out a little book with all your writings – ” Ariya’s Thoughts ” !
Sam- without your wonderful creation of this blog- we would never have known anything like this .
Thanks to both of you – oldwiseeaglewoman
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Nice work Ariya. As they say it takes only a few facial muscles to smile, but involves many more muscles to frown.
Nisantha
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HI good morning Nisantha- yes- it takes more muscles to frown- how true …
And there are lots of people out there who are happy to do just that, and that is why we have more and more sad eyes and sad faces …
thanks you – eagleD
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Good work Ariya, Congrajulations – Indragee.
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Dear Ariya,
You are alway famous. OBE, Poet & now a writer on the rise with a broad Smile.
Congratulations
Seelan
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Congratulations Ariya, proud of your achievements
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Leave it to Seelan of Downunder yes- we have a famous man in our midst !
– might make it to Page 3 of The Sun !!- now that UK NHS Doc are in it with world famous neonatal cardiac surgery done on an hour old infant .
Ariya sent me this note a few days ago .
Way to Go Ariya !
eaglemd
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Well done Ariya Congratulations
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Congratulations Ariya. Keep going.
Sunil
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Hi Ariya,
Congratulations. Please send me the original text in word doc as I am unable to read the blog. And to have permission to share some of your poems with my Sage-ing group. Continue the good work.
Ranjit Silva,
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Hi Ariya
Congratulations. As Ranjit pointed out it is difficult to read the blog. Please send me the original as word doc.
Rajabalendran
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There you go Ariya- we ALL want the words in real print- you sent it to me, and it is going in my Ariay’as Poems folder on my lap top .
I suggest you write it out and send it to Sam, for posting , just like the way you sent it to me .
Thanks – wiseoldeaglewoman
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Thanks Raj
HEALING POWER OF A SMILE
Benevolence, altruism and compassion
Are words imbibed with qualities divine
For an individual or a society to thrive
The start often, is a well meaning smile
When one speaks or writes something of value
Should avoid the use of profanity like ‘the plague’
Profanities do not reflect strength or manliness
But the inadequacy of vocabulary or self control
Of three actions, speech, deeds and thoughts
We express mostly our feelings mostly by speech
Should not let a word come out of your mouth
Before it is well chewed and examined in the mind
Once put out, a word inert, gossip, rough or obscene
It gathers momentum and may become a heavy load
May not have thought through and gravity is unknown
Is of no concern, his reputation is irrevocably tarnished
Our mind and the body are interdependent
Healthy mind is the precursor of a healthy body
Learn to like things necessary to do, then what is possible
Soon you will be doing, ‘what could have been impossible’
Use the word ‘thanks’ more often and mean it
The recipient will not only hear but feel it
If you meet a person known, or not well known
Greet whole heartedly with a radiant smile
Smile with a friend is strengthening the bond
Smile given to a stranger, you earn a new friend
To smile with your adversary, may not be the hardest
But would be the corner stone of ending the conflict
A well meaning ‘Thank you’ is all one needs to give
To fill the heart of the receiver with joy and love
Being appreciated is a desire not only of a human
A lovable pat on the back is valued, even by a brute
‘Ariya thoughts’
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Congratulations Ariya. What amazing talent !!
Abey
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My dear mates,
Much obliged for the delightful, encouraging words
Your appreciations and Our web master ‘s untiring efforts
Provide a healthy back drop for us all, to try new tricks
You are much more than batch mates, but a bunch of siblings
Ariya
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Congratulations Ariya. The news paper learns now what we knew all along. Keep it up. dharma
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Thank touDharma. Nice to hear from you
Ariya
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Congrats Ariya.may u have many such publication s in d future
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Many thanks Ranjani
Ariya
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Congratulations Ariya
Well done keep it up
Marina
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Dear Ariya
Thought I should write on the blog
To acknowledge that you are a clever clog.👨🎓👨🎓👨🎓👨🎓
Our congrats are on its way across to you
To show you how proud we are of the things you do.🎓🎓🎓🎓
Praxy and Ranjit
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Good morning Praxy !
Now we have two poets in the Class of 64 – Love your little ditty to complement the more serious one of the two !
Yes- we are very proud of Ariya and his very philosophical and meaningful thoughts put across for us .
Keep up the good work – BOTH of you !
eagleD
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Dear Deepthie
Thank you for your comments. My poems are just little ones I write just to respond to the occasion unlike Ariya with his philosophical ideas.. Praxy
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Dear Ariya,
Congratulations on your beautiful poetry.Such great poetry from one of our most talented batch mates is heart warming indeed!
I am sure that you are on your way to be not only a great poet but a great writer .I also surmise we have a budding thinker in our midst.
You have such a fertile and magical mind. It is a great privilege to be your friend and to have you as a batch mate..
With much appreciation.
Esiri
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Well done and Congratulations. Will try to remain inspired by your example.
CJ
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