Beyond loss and pain, a radiant life of love, compassion, empathy, and understanding unfolds—a testament to rising whole and living fully. 

In this moving collection of poems, Thushani Dayaratne lights gentle flames of verse that speak to the heart.

Each poem is a candle—illuminating love and tenderness, tracing the shadows of loss and pain, and glowing with the quiet strength of resilience. With honesty and grace, her words become moments of healing, breaking barriers, and embracing life as it is—fragile, yet full of meaning.

Scented Candles invites readers to pause, reflect, and find comfort in the simple light of poetry.