Born in Srilanka, I migrated to Canada in 1999. I was a teacher and Lecturer in Srilanka, where I taught both in secondary schools, teachers' colleges and some part-time work at the university of Jaffna. I have also about eight years of teaching experience in Nigeria. I also taught in Canada-both as a supply teacher and an ESL teacher for newcomers to Canada. My teaching subjects were  Geography, English, Western History and Principles of Education. I had interest in writing poetry right from my school days, though I am not an expert at it. I am always trying to improve and joining the poet's sanctuary  is an outcome of that intention.