Pearl Perera

Pearl of the Ferguson Ocean

You were a mother to many a little
coward,
With constant encouragement
you pushed them forward
To the mischievous your tactics
were great
Tolerating them all, you really
changed their fate

To live sans fear, oh! How you taught us.
Still echo in my ears, your advices
precious
The value of being kind and generous
to all
You managed to drive home, though
we were small

You spent your whole life to brighten
our lives
Sacrificing your life for your students,
oh yes!
You shared with us, your memories
joyous,
Now we reap the harvest, being
good mothers and wives

Short and smart, brave and bold,
Sweet but strict, you never grew old,
With the blessings of the God may
you live long!
With wealth and good health, may
your life be one lovely song!

Like a 'Pearl' of our 'School Crown'
you made it shine
Hence pay you this little tribute of mine!

- Lorraine Dias (Nee Manchanayaka)