Author: Dhanuka Dickwella
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A Sri Lankan Paraya Dog in Montreal ( Part 1)
Petit Bouton, born to a nameless mother and 15 siblings in Colombo, was an ‘outcast.’ His daily life was a raw lesson in survival until an unusual encounter in a Sri Lankan street changed his destiny forever
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Metrosexuality Beyond the Deodorant Aisle
The definition of metrosexuality is surprisingly shallow. This critique argues that true self-investment requires as much effort in the intellectual gym as in the physical one
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Butterfly Mom
Pretty, pure, and cruel: the butterfly leaves her babies to die. A raw poem asking why innocence so often hides indifference, and who protects the helpless in an unkind world.
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The Beauty of Decay
Wars, austerity measures, revolutions… none of them can change the eternal transaction of the leaves. A philosophical contrast between the perfect order of nature and the chaos of human life.
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A Birthday Gift: Introducing Stories
The 11th of December is my birthday. As a storyteller, I’m sharing a gift: a new “Stories” category launching soon! Prepare for a journey with dragons to slay, lovers to embrace, and curses to be broken.
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The Airport
A nightmare it isLiving that momentThat I knew was comingFrom a time of a whileFor a father it isA tragedy struck uponPainful and heavyThe emotional floodingTurning her sweet faceWith a smile so pureShe said a goodbyeAnd went in to the crowdSeeing my daughterLeaving for a landFar away from meWas the true painI ever livedAirports are…
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Is Europe a Democracy or the Warsaw Pact on Steroids?
The EU claims to champion human rights, yet its actions betray a ‘strategic hypocrisy.’ This op-ed argues the Union is sacrificing democratic integrity for geopolitical power, increasingly resembling a centralized, punitive bloc
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The Spirit Guide: Unlocking the Mystical History of Animal Guides (Part I)
Before cities, humanity walked with the wild. Explore the ancient history of Spirit Animals, from Shamanism and African totems to the medicine they bring: wisdom, strength, and rebirth.
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Sri Lanka: The Island Nation That Refuses Defeat
A passionate call for global solidarity. Despite ecocide, natural disasters, and historical conquests, Sri Lanka remains unbroken. The author analyzes the nation’s profound spirit and asks the world for support.
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When music stops
Sounds of Sirens Ambulances or police Sounds of explosions Bombs or politics Sounds of screams Pains and nightmares Sounds of angry Arguments and blames Sounds of snarling Animals and owls Howlings and warnings Chestpumping and growlings Sounds of the thunder Snowstorms and rains Monsoons and earthslips Falling trees and cracking rocks Sounds of they all…