Poetry of Nepal's Revolution Series: Fallen Men

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10 Sep

Written by Liam Wright

We would like to share some of the poetry which has been inspired by and helped inspire the revolution unfolding in Nepal. The following is a poem by Dil Sahni, coordinator of the M.A. English Department at Butwal Multiple Campus, Nepal. Dil Sahni is a renowned writer, professor, and Maoist sympathizer.

People's Liberation Army mayrtyr's in a Maoist performance. photo credit: Eric Ribellarsi

On the back of the pamphlet in which these are printed it reads, “Writing a poem is making a communication to the readers. Sharing feelings with them. If possible, being inspired by them, and writing something to inspire them. In the present situation writing poetry is wanting freedom, as Jean Paul Sartre says. Because I feel I am amid most common people of my country, I have to write in the language that makes conversation possible with them. We use the Nepali language between us.
“However, sometimes I feel like conversing with the world community. Then I feel English is there to make communication possible between myself and them.
“Most of the poems included in this collection were written during the most trying times in our history...”
We will be posting a running series of these over the coming days. Stay tuned.

Fallen Men

First Published in Drumbeat, 1977, again in 1995 in Nepal letters vol 1
The atmosphere of gloominess and uncertainty is disappearing
The cloud of danger and darkness is dispelling
The hour of despair, depression and demoralization is departing
The period of blackout and insecurity is passing
The voice against misrule, misdeeds and massacre is raised
The battle against terror, torture and barriers is launched
The kingdom of Jupiter is in jeopardy
The celestial throne is quivering
The palace, fort and tower are toppling down
Demigorgons are taking birth again
Christs are rising from the graveyard
Abhimanyus are trained in chakrabyuh in the womb
O Fallen Men
You are no longer subject to chance, time and fate