In Her Reminiscence
Chabilal Thapa Alta, Norway My heart burns down when I recall- The cozy lap of her I slept on, The days I passed with her of delight And her face […]
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Missing You…
R N Pokhrel, PA, USA- That regular sofa We two used to sit and chat- Read, record and enjoy listening Our recorded voice; Is speechless this moment; The Mahabharata […]
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Hello, non-existing Dear,
R N Pokhrel Pittsburgh, PA,USA With my eyes tired and dried reminiscence limited in mind Unfinished are my most works, and, those plans we had together coined; it’s true Your […]
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“Driglam Namza” The Etiquette re-enforced
Chandra B Dahal/ Wellington, New Zealand I have been a long timer at Yangchenphug. It was then known as Thimphu Public School, the most favoured new nurturing crib of education to […]
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Unspoken Story of a Bhutanese Woman
Devi Subedi Erie PA, USA- The women literature course I took in my undergraduate Junior year showed me many wretched stories of women abandoned from literature and opportunities, stories of […]
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Life- thro’ my lens
Som N Bhandari Texas, USA Born to illiterate farmers in a traditional Bhutanese village without any access to the outside world and without any communication technology devices, I naturally had […]
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Thou are great!
Tika Sapkota Phoenix, Arizona, USA Thou heartily welcome thousands yearly as guest All poor and needy for protection Thou care, guide, resettle and govern them How lucky are they to […]
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Literature – the Foundations of Human Civilization
Tika Adhikari Winnipeg, Canada Literature has an important role in promoting and enhancing civilization. We can look at examples from historically known civilizations such as Roman, Greek, Indus Valley and […]
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Exiled agonies
Devi Subedi Erie, PA-USA In the beautiful village, country of the thunder Dragon, far in the eastern world, I was born. I was only in my fourth year of childhood, […]
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HEADWIND, Laxmi’s Story: In The Eyes Of A Little Reader-Dom
D. N. Kafley Adelaide, SA Headwind: Laxmi’s story:By Alice Anna Verheij. [The following is not a book review, but an appreciation note, thus avoids a detailed content wise exaggeration.] When […]
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Am I wrong?
Chandra B. Bhandari, Beldangi-I An Aphrodite attired in the gown of nature, Unaware of her semi-veiled nudity Like Sri Krishna while amongst his maidens, Does bloom uninvited in my garden […]
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Some Short Form Poems
D. N. Kafley Adelaide,SA 1. Half burnt autumn moon World’s only richest pauper Luring a pilgrim 2. Sleeping with the stars In the heart of Kathmandu A street urchin dreams […]
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Why?
Bibek Bhandari Erie, PA, USA Why should I cry and for who? Is it for that person who never loved me? Or for that person who used to love me? […]
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Proud to be Nepali
J.N Dahal Massachusetts, USA Free I am here to Walk along the trails of my tradition No one’s got time to care about you Doesn’t matter whatever culture you practice […]
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Burnings: A Review
D. N Kafle Adelaide Australia Name of the Chapbook: Burnings, Author: Ocean Vuong, America Publisher: The Sibling Rivalry Press, 2010 I bought Vuong’s book some six months ago and was […]
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Magic Helicopter
Gopal Timsina Concord NH, USA Sitting on a colorful carpet, A toy helicopter in my hands, Happy as a monkey with a banana, When suddenly soars, As if by magic, […]
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Story writer Sharma passes away
A well known, Bhutanese short story writer, U Sharma, passed away on Nov. 1, according to the family source. Sharma, who is officially known by the name of Omnath Pokhrel, […]
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Remembering U Sharma (Editorial)
(This editorial is written in memory of U Sharma, who contributed nearly a dozen of his short stories from Thimphu in Bhutaneseliterature.com. It is an outcome of our effort with […]
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Adieu my Brother Om
Welcome to Hotel California, It’s such a lovely place; it’s such a lovely place… I remember you in the lines. I remember you in your own fine lines that you […]
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Immortal
Dom Kafle Adelaide, South Australia The tiny clock that hangs on the dusty wall Rhapsodizes the never evoked lyrics in its calipers Seconds…minutes…hours…days…and in eons Loneliness bathes in the white […]
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Behind the horizon
Dr. Lakshmi Prasad Dhakal The Netherlands Each day To my delight Something new Daring passionate and Surprise gifts Slide up the horizon Sneaking behind the mountains Inclining by the lonely […]
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Anger and Bliss
Dona Acharya PA, USA Wrath oh Lord, What you may have, Some see bliss in it Some do vice- Hard ice, Melts easy though ! When I seek my rights, […]
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The Ephemeral Odyssey
U Sharma Babesa Thimphu Flower and paper garlands hung above the doors and windows. Candles burnt in lines on the enclosed patios. Moths frolicked around the tapering candles; some burning […]
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The Kingdom of Thunder Dragon: Happiness in Despair
Dr. Lakshmi Prasad Dhakal Amsterdam Netherlands Today is Easter, a holiday. It relieves me from my responsibilities. It is a reason to make myself lazy, to observe morning growing to […]
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You are the one and only…..
Chhabi Sharma Ohio, USA You are the one who stole my heart The one who tore me apart I love the way you make me feel Well when sick without […]
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Global Warming
D N Kafle Adelaide, Australia The night spreads her curtains Her veils like An Indian bride and refuges The earth, As a gigantic vulture Spreading its wings over the nest. […]
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Dementia with a Loop
Dr. Lakshmi Prasad Dhakal Amsterdam, Netherlands Near by the senile Closer by the uncertain Wiped of wisdom Deprived of gesture Neither the faith Nor the horror Perplexed By own helplessness Lost […]
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How to Teach the Lazy Students
Chabi Dhakal Canada An individual who enters teaching profession is a deserving character who accepts responsibilities to guide numerous students on the right track by developing the rational and responsible […]
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The day of Eviction
Hom Pokhrel North Dakota, USA I had heard from my parents that Bhutan was a golden box – a safer place to live, but it was not true for me. […]