Medha Upreti

June's birth flower, the honeysuckle,
has bloomed near the fence.
Fragrance of the blossom,
is a flirtatious tease.
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A butterfly flew nearer.
With no intention of scaring it,
I sat still, breathing slowly.
It flew directly at me,
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खाली थियो जमीन
बर्खायाम को समय
निरन्तर पानी पर्‍यो
पानी निकास हुने ठाउँ थिएन
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The white flower blossoms
catch my eye.
The green leaves
are soothing to the eye.
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Daisy and Sweet Pea -
beauty, innocence, love, purity
April's birth flowers.
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On Saturday
trespassing upon a
Hibiscus' radiance
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Red sarees
green beads
a sea of people
outside Mahadev Temple
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Start of Sarad reetuu
Arrival of Navaratri
Festival of Durga Puja
Nine days of celebrations
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Nine colours for nine days
Good fortune and good wealth
Festival of Dashain
Yellow for Pratipada
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Young and old
fly kites.
Children swing
in the leenge peeng.
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Kushe Aunsi
a day to remember
all the goodnesses
and blessings of father
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Kartik Shukla Purnima,
annual harvest moon,
last day of Dashain,
the fifteenth day,
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A divine magic, an ancient magic 
happens right in front of my eyes.
Indrajatra,  day when gods walk
among crowds of people
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Rice pulaau
mixed veggies
paneer in gravy
for the main course
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Dashain is almost over,
it is second last day.
It'll go away for a year,
leaving behind souvenirs.
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Kartik Krishna Aunsi,
night sky is starlit.
Kartik Krishna Aunsi,
its new moon day.
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O Bird, I see you, I see your wings,
how quickly they take you off from the ground.
O bird, I wish I could fly too.
I wish I had a pair of wings,
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November is cool, light and fresh,
a welcome song to a winter long.
November has festive mood,
poinsettias and bougainvillea bloom
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The year is ending.
O December,
You have arrived too soon.
Could you stay a little longer?
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Gray clouds, dewy day,
sun no where in sight,
it's raining in Kathmandu.
The end of December,
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