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Abducted Daylight (Part II)

Published On: November 17, 2019 08:16 AM NPT By: Mansi Karna

As I forlorn sit in there My acute sorrow compels me To make a wish for jolliness A wish for my innate glee And alas what is it I see

Abducted daylight (Part I)

Published On: November 15, 2019 04:28 PM NPT By: Mansi Karna

The augmented ego of the dusk Abducts daylight I awaited sunny day But fall into this night I had dreamt of dancing to The fancy amber glow of day

Covering head: A tool to ensure patriarchy

Published On: October 25, 2019 12:22 PM NPT By: Mansi Karna

Covering head is a cultural trait in a number of places in Asia. In Nepal, it can be seen predominantly in Madhesh. It is said to be a symbol of respect. This symbol of respect, however, has to be carried only by the daughter-in-law of the house.

Complacency

Published On: October 16, 2019 08:00 AM NPT By: Mansi Karna

Coherence tells me up-front About my right to shimmer That, as a rainbow I must not deny glimmer, I see my indifference

The lantern

Published On: October 15, 2019 11:24 AM NPT By: Mansi Karna

In this world where darkness rules And wherein dances fright One does want a source of light That may burn with might So that no thorn pricks one’s soul

Art and human bonds in Utopian society

Published On: October 13, 2019 03:30 PM NPT By: Mansi Karna

Imagine a world of perfection with everything and everyone in place. We perceive this state as ‘Utopia.’ I feel imagination of such a system enjoys flaw at the very principle level. Yet, I would like to cast these hurdles aside to imagine a system suitable for everyone in a way nobody's needs are compromised. Now I would like to bring certain facts into consideration to understand the entire functional dynamics of such society.