A nation that always risies

As a nation, so much have we endured
Yet we are always resilient and reassured
Wars, tsunami’s pandemics and more
We stood through it all with hope at our core

Now as nature descends with unforgiving force
And its fury takes its ruthless course
We rise once again in shared solidarity
Our hearts teeming with unrelenting clarity

No matter the differences in our beliefs
We’re there for each other, providing relief
It shows how truly selfless we can all be
It’s truly inspiring for all who see

Through trials and tribulations, we are united 
In hope unyielding, we are never divided
Our spirits shine though our darkest hours
And we will see humanity’s true healing power

We will rebuild and we will not falter
Our shared path forward we will not alter
Because no matter the punishment or crisis 
We are Sri Lanka, a nation that rises 

Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM

    Very good Randev. Was happy to read the poem. How true. God bless

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