Srilanka, Feb. 21 -- God takes those he loves early, is what they say, But Devarsiri, machan, we wanted dearly for you to stay, We journeyed this life together, from age seven, You though must say now 'I beat you to heaven'. Memories flow, some fresh, others many years ago, Through Colombo across Sydney with some hours in Nadi too, Year one school play, your now famous portrayal, a mother, Your desk at the class entrance, in year ten, being to us gatekeeper! Approaching school bell, that customary grooming you begin, Then the school bus, as hunk and star you reign, Maverick though you were, appointed class monitor, 'Tis when we saw emerging in you the fearless leader! Academic focus switch you did turn on eventually, My impressi...