Denzil's Stories

  Pillow of Memories Denzil Jayasinghe 3 min read S usan stood in the quiet hallway, her fingers fumbling as she tied her hair up. The house felt heavier these days, as though the walls themselves were holding their breath. She hesitated for a moment, her gaze drifting toward the slightly ajar door at the end of the hall — her son’s room. It loomed there, silent and still, like a shadow she couldn’t quite bring herself to face. Since his sudden departure for Dubai barely two weeks ago, she’d avoided his room, a hollow ache in her chest with every step past the closed door. It felt too raw, too recent, but the pull was too strong to ignore. Her heart thudded in her chest as she stepped closer, her hand trembling as she pushed the door open. The room was a snapshot of his hasty departure. His duffel bag, half-zipped, still sat on the floor, a few stray shirts spilling out. He’d left in such a rush, a whirlwind of “gotta go, Amma, huge opportunity.” The small single bed, its sheets cr...

  TThe House on Mudiyansegewatta Secrets of a Suburb in Dalugama: A Tale of Mystery and Intrigue Denzil Jayasinghe 5 min read 1 N estled just six miles from the bustling heart of Colombo, the capital of Ceylon, Dalugama was a world apart. Unlike the towering, multi-story buildings and affluent neighbourhoods that defined the city’s southern reaches, this quaint village exuded a quiet, unassuming charm. Tucked in the northeast of the capital, Dalugama was a serene escape from the frenetic energy of Colombo’s coastal belt and the urban sprawl to the south. Here, life moved at a gentler pace, untouched by the chaos of the city, offering a glimpse into a more straightforward, more tranquil way of living. In Dalugama, the rhythm of life was distinctly different from the cosmopolitan buzz of Colombo. The air was filled with the melodic cadence of Sinhala, as English was rarely spoken. Few village men and women had attended the elite Colombo schools that dotted the southern part of the ci...

  Against the Tide: How Enthusiasm Built a Legacy Denzil Jayasinghe 3 min read “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” T his timeless quote echoed deeply in the heart of Don Lewis Jayawardane, a man whose life was a testament to its truth. Lewis often found solace in these words, as they mirrored his journey — a journey marked by boundless dreams and relentless determination, yet weighed down by the heavy responsibilities fate had placed upon his shoulders. He could see the vast ocean of his ambitions stretching before him, but the tides of his family’s needs, especially his younger siblings’ modest dreams and struggles, often threatened to pull him under. Still, Lewis carried on, driven by a quiet but unyielding enthusiasm for a better future. Lewis was a visionary, and his determination was unwavering like that of all visionaries. His achievements were extraordinary for a young man growing up in early 1900s colonial Ceylon. He studied at the only teacher training co...

  Paths Made Straight The Journey of Dom Thomas Jayasinghe Denzil Jayasinghe 6 min read Thomas’s unwavering faith, relentless pursuit of ambition, and the twists and turns of his life journey are all guided by the biblical proverb that shaped his path. It captures the personal and universal struggles of striving for a better future while navigating loss, love, and self-discovery. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” This proverb from the Bible became a quiet mantra for Don Thomas Jayasinghe, a guiding light through the uncertainties that shadowed his life. Even as he bore the weight of providing for his family after his father’s untimely death, his dreams remained vivid, unclouded by the hardships that pressed upon him. In the year 1944, Thomas was just eighteen, in the middle of World War Two, like so many young men in the village of Dalugama. Two years earlier, a ...