[Bharat Bharadwaj is a Nepali poet. He is known for his succinct verses that explore masculine sentiments and perspectives. With three acclaimed anthologies to his name, his work is characterized by its layered metaphors, which actively engage the readers’ imagination and demand interpretive participation. Originallywritten in Nepali as “Ke Chahiyo?” and “Tripti,“ these two poems are translated into English by Suresh Hachekali.]
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What Do You Need?
As I approached you
you said you would maintain purity
As I moved away from you
you said you needed my embrace
Now neither far from you
nor close to you
Could you tell me what you need now?
Satiation
Prior to commenting my sight gruesome black
oh lass! Look at the firmament
black clouds are drifting around
dry earth urgently needs rainfall
crystal clear firmament unable
to offer green gamete to Mother Earth.
