Self-Reflection-At-The-Moment: A Poetic Masterpiece by Nawa Raj Subba
Dr. Nawa Raj Subba, a well-known Nepali researcher and writer, has released his latest anthology, Self-Reflection-At-The-Moment (Jokhanama Vartaman). This collection of 59 poems captures a decade of heartfelt introspection, societal observations, and creative brilliance.
A Deep Connection with Poetry
In his foreword, Subba reveals his profound relationship with poetry. For him, it is an inseparable part of life—a medium to express unspoken truths. Though he has previously published six anthologies, this collection feels fresh, inspired by transformative events like Nepal’s 2015 earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic.
These poems reflect resilience, loss, and human perseverance during difficult times. Subba’s verses invite readers to reflect on their own experiences amidst challenges.
Tradition Meets Modernity
The anthology bridges Nepal’s cultural past with its evolving present. Subba portrays poets as shamans—intuitive creators who explore human emotion and spiritual truths.
His imagery vividly captures rural life, blending nostalgia and realism. Poems like “Balbahadur with his Dhakar” recall simpler times, contrasting with today’s fast-changing world. This balance between the old and the new gives the anthology universal appeal.
Cultural and Literary Significance
Self-Reflection-At-The-Moment combines Eastern literary traditions with Western existentialist and postmodernist influences. Themes of resilience, identity, and emotional complexity shine throughout.
Subba’s use of metaphor and symbolism enriches the reading experience, making this collection a treasure for poetry lovers. Fans of his earlier works, such as Yatra-Adha-Satabdiko, will find this anthology equally compelling.
A Poetic Window into Nepal
This anthology is more than poetry—it’s a window into Nepal’s cultural essence and humanity’s enduring spirit. Whether you’re a poetry enthusiast or new to Subba’s works, Self-Reflection-At-The-Moment offers a unique, moving experience.
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Self-Reflection at the Moment, Anthology of Poems by Dr. Nawa Raj Subba
The beach whispering
My love, I’m drowning in life and the rain!
Try your best not to cry.
Stop the river from running.
I want you to get something to drink
because I’m thirsty.
Just a little water.
Please don’t let me be alone on the seaboard.
Yesterday I was rocky, but today I am sand.
I bathed in the river of love yesterday,
and today, I’m parched.
Yesterday, the wind had no impact on my speed.
I’m flying dust in the cyclone right now,
and I’ve turned into unwanted dust for someone.
Stop the air, please!
I want to breathe deeply.
Keep it out of this buggy,
alone and unattended.
There is much death on this beach.
The eyes of the suicide seeker are deep
in the river
I even saw a happy couple dancing with me.
I also saw the belly of the one who picked me up
If I, too, jump into this river
What do those workers eat,
who kept me going all day?
They stay up late in the evening
Leaning on my chest
Funerals of lives are taking place.
An undercurrent is attempting to blow me
away in the midst of this.
Stop the blast!
I will confront silence once.
Now, may tragedy never visit this bank Alone,
like I am.
See also, Anthology of Poems ‘Jokhanama Vartaman’ जोखनामा वर्तमान
