Sadness to Joy

"He shared more of his incredibly moving story, and the sources of the perseverance and positivity that inspire him and his passion for poetry -- his connections to family, the Sri Lankan and Sinhalese communities, many caring and dedicated medical staff, and his deep Buddhist faith - that shore up his belief in his inner strength to rise above adversity. Read these poems, as I have, and celebrate the power of meant-to-be connections, of resilience and redemption. Be encouraged, be enlightened, be inspired."- Brenda GunnLasith Roshantha Witharana was born in Birmingham, United Kingdom on January 10th, 1980, while my parents were born in Sri Lanka. My family immigrated to Canada in 1982, and I have been a proud Edmontonian for 42 years.My writings are about politics, religion, love, and mental well-being. My hobbies include sports, karaoke, eating out, and movies of all genres.