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The Perahera elephants

Once again it's Perahera time in Kandy
And elephants, large and small, young and old,
Have been herded
To this legend-drenched hill capital
To lovingly participate in Kandy's
Much awaited majestic event
The Kandy Esala Perahera
Which has come down to us
From the time of the ancient kings
Who adored relics, pageants and all things regal.
And perahera elephants
Tastily dressed like kings
And loaded with multi-coloured electric jets
March majestically
In this hallowed pageant
Known everywhere
As a unique religio-cultural event of grace.
It's so nice
To see how these Lords of our jungle,
With a sea of humans migle
To make the perahera
So gorgeous.
Uncrowned monarchs of our land,
It's indeed a pleasure to see
You appear in one band
At this unique perahera
Surrounded by bright torches, vibrant dancers,
Dexterous drummers and blaring trumpet calls.
After the perahera
It's so sad to see
You leave Kandy
Meekly plodding your weary way home
Perhaps in the hope of joyfully returning
To your next regal parade
In this historic perahera.

- Andrew Scott

 

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