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life she led, the lessons she taught me, and the
memories I will always hold with me.
My dearest Athamma,
Thank you for everything you taught me. Not only
all the cooking and knitting lessons but also the
lessons of life and love you taught. I will always
strive to live my life by your example. Missing you
forever, loving you always.
With all the love in my heart;
Your granddaughter,
Gayana Wanniarachchi
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Ode to Kath
I am alone, now I know its true
There was a time when we were two
Those were the days when we would chat
Doing little jobs of this and that
Wed go to the shops and select our meals
But now Im one I know how it feels
To try and cook or have meals on wheels
The rooms are empty theres not a sound
Sometimes Im lost and wander round
To look for jobs that I can do
To bring back the days when we were two
darkness falls and curtains drawn
Thats when I feel most forlorn
I must be honest and tell the truth
Im not quite alone and heres the proof
Because beside me in her chair
She quietly waits our time to share
Kath said to me some time ago
Darling when the time comes for us to go
Lets mix our ashes and be together
So we can snuggle up forever and ever.
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