Muthu's Life after Love launch

An anthology of poetry titled 'Life after Love' by Muthu Padmakumara was launched last Wednesday at Galle Face Hotel. Public Administration and Home Affair Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama was the chief guest while Minister Prof. G. L. Peries was the guest of honour.

The anthology codifies the intricate web of emotions and scares in the emotional life after `love'. The anthology is made up of 49 poems on diverse themes pertaining to a love life of a maiden. The illustrations for the book are based on paintings by Dr. Sarath Chandrajeewa.

The book is marked for its language together with its apt illustrations. Muthu uses a lucid and matter-of-fact language in most economical manner.

Every line is well-stitched to the following not, perhaps, by subtle rhythm but string of thoughts. She stands out for her brevity of expression and her razor-shaped insights hidden underneath her short lines.

Three ladies read out some of poems from the anthology while Harsha Makalanda beautified the occasion with his soothing music. `Life after Love' offers a rich harvest of a creative mind and gives a glimpse into Sri Lankan womanhood and particularly into the love life in Sri Lanka.

-RC