Monthly Archives: April 2014

Durbarmarg

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Ujjwala Maharjan

Came across a writing prompt.. of personifying a city or a neighborhood or a part of the city… this is an attempt of personifying a part of Kathmandu.. the posh.. Durbarmarg You’re the most decked up of them allOf course!You … Continue reading →

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A tale of a Nepali circus girl

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Ujjwala Maharjan

(Behind the story: I met Shivani (name changed) on one the most exciting writing assignments i had when i was working for Republica’s The Week.. i met her during a circus rescue mission in Assam.. i was following the circus … Continue reading →

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Blue print for a breakthrough

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Ujjwala Maharjan

Shane Koyczan’s poems are my sermons.. does that sound weird.. blahhhh.. don’t care.. I love how this guy can make you smile and cry out of sheer beauty..

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Constantly

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Ujjwala Maharjan

Hands clipped to each other, Sweaty, Under covers Or On long walks, Your hands clipped with mine. I miss them. Constantly.   I try to trick my palms, Hold on to the side of my hands. But what’s not you, … Continue reading →

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Stars and Truth (Poetry cart series challenge.. stars and truth were the words given to me)

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Ujjwala Maharjan

What are stars made of? Gases, matter, energy, fire? The same primeval force You’re made of? What is my truth then, besides gases, matter, energy, fire? The same destiny as of stars? And where is the point to all this? … Continue reading →

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