An Encounter with Life
by Suman Pokhrel
Life was running, running
after a mirage-like desires. I met
him, by chance, resting for a night on
a bank of Time. observed him like a
seer does. pinched to awaken.
I asked why I was cast aside. asked
why he carried along my dreams but chose
to escape me. I asked why he
longed to be a porter of my dreams
and walk the roads not taken.
Still enveloped in a blanket of dreams
he continued to lie still, pretended
as if he was in a deep slumber.
So I poured out my suggestions:
don’t try to tread and walk on Sun-rays
don’t try to carry a storm in the arms
don’t try to smile, while drinking
from a burning chalice
don’t try to sleep on a bed of snow
don’t try to embrace water _ _ _
He got to his feet with a sudden jerk,
collected his blanket
and then darted away in such a great haste
that till this date, I’ve not seen him again.
(Translated from Nepali by Manu Manjil)
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About Suman Pokhrel
Biography
Born on the 21st September 1967, Suman Pokhrel is a poet, lyricist & translator. He has done BSc, BL and MBA from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He has acclaimed collections of poems called Soonya Mutuko Dhadkanbhitra (1999) and Jeevanko Chheubaata (2010) and collections of marvelous songs called Hajaar Aankha Yee Aankhama (2001) to his credit. His collection of poems Jeevanko Chheubaata has received the Jayandra Best Book of the Year Award for the year 2010. He is a man of letters active in promoting poetry, art and folklore. He is one of the finest Nepali poets today known for innovative style and grace. He has participated in several international literary and cultural events including SAARC Festival of Poetry, SAARC Writers’ Conference and SAARC Folklore and Heritage Festival.
