I am pleased to share some of my poems (mostly in Nepali) written so far. As you will know many of them were written while I was working in Cambodia for different organisations. Hopefully, I will be able to write some more in the future as well.
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Roshan’s Bhailo 2064 – from Aussieland
Ghumi dheraitira Australia Aaiyo
Naula Manchhe, Naulo Thhaunko Chal Paiyo
Yesso herda, pharak chalan pharak bebastha
Bujhi lyauda sabai ustai, testai katha,
He Aaunsi Baaro, Bachna Bhayo Gaaro Gai Tiharo Bhailo….
Manma pira tara khissa Hasnai parne
‘Good-day Mate’, “How is Going” Bhannai parne
Ghar dhanda, Office fanda phursad chhaina
Sandhai dauda dauda kahile chaaina Chaina.
He Aaunsi Baaro, Bachna Bhayo Gaaro Gai Tiharo Bhailo….
Talab dina Chuinya yi Aussie-Bhai
Deko Aadha phirta linchhan, ‘Tax’ banai
Baki janchha “insurance” ra “ Mortgage” ma
Life sandhai Rahara ra “Shortage” ma
He Aaunsi Baaro, Bachna Bhayo Gaaro Gai Tiharo Bhailo….
Aaune hoina Aarami ko Chithi patra
“Mailbox” ma jahile heryo “Bill” matra
Abasarharuko dhhoka khulchha Bhanne suneko
Sankai lagchha, dekhda sabai rin ma dubeko
He Aaunsi Baaro, Bachna Bhayo Gaaro Gai Tiharo Bhailo….
Je bhaeni ghar sabko jhalmal hos
Laxmi Aaun, Tihar Sabko Ramailo hos
Sanskriti ra Parampara sandai Sachaun
Mangalmaya Subhakamana Satdai Bachaun.
He Aaunsi Baaro, Bachna Bhayo Gaaro Gai Tiharo Bhailo….
-roshan khanal
10 November 2007
Melbourne, Australia
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Phnom Penh Lai Bida!!
Chhadna Laagen Cambodia Man Kasari Pokhun
Harsa Bismat Ekai palta, Ma Hasoun ki Rowun
Aatha Barsa Pahile aako, Char Mahina ko Lagi
Chhoto Bida Srimati ra Baalbachha sanga Magi
Aachi dhuna najanne chhoro, aaja Football Player bhayo
Bau Chahine ko jhandai dasak, Report Lekhdai Gayo.
Chhadna Laagen Cambodia Man Kasari Pokhun
Harsa Bismat Ekai palta, Ma Hasoun ki Rowun
Parivar sangai Hune Manko Laamo Dhoko
Balla aba Rittela ki Gunaso ko Poko
Niko Huna Lagya Chha hai, Dukhi Manko Byetha
Kati Bhanou, Biyog ra Eklopanko Katha
Chhadna Laagen Cambodia Man Kasari Pokhun
Harsa Bismat Ekai palta, Ma Hasoun ki Rowun
Arko tarpha Nompenha ka yi Ramaila Dina
Chhadnu parda Sadhain Bharlai, Man Narowos Kina
Bhetghat, hanso, Thhatta, Dashain, Tihar Bhailo
Mitratako Mitho Bhaka, Chhaina Manma Mailo
Chhadna Laagen Cambodia Man Kasari Pokhun
Harsa Bismat Ekai palta, Ma Hasoun ki Rowun
Kehi Pare Maddata Lai Sabai Jana Jamma
Aghi Pachhi Ramailoma Jina Whiskey Jhwamma
Yesto Ramro Samudaya, Khoi Ka Hola Anta
Janai Parchha Janchhu tara Janna Bhanchha Man-Ta
Chhadna Laagen Cambodia Man Kasari Pokhun
Harsa Bismat Ekai palta, Ma Hasoun ki Rowun
Paristhitile Chhuttidaima Maya Chhutne Chhaina
Mitrata ko Baliyo Dori Tesai Tutne Chhaina
Halkhabar Lekhdai Rakhoun, Sadhain Email Pathai
Taadhiye ni Maya Sachoun, Juni Bharilai
Chhadna Laagen Cambodia Man Kasari Pokhun
Harsa Bismat Ekai palta, Ma Hasoun ki Rowun
-roshan khanal
16 August 2006
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
If you would like to read in Nepali, please click on the Nepali text below.
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Title: Subhakamana Naya Barsa ko!!
Naya Barsa Aayo Sathi pheri yo Paliko
Dukhkha Kasta Kahile Hatla Sara Nepaliko
Sukha Santi Subhakamna Bhanchhu yestai Riti
Sapridiye Hunthyo Lagchha Hamro Desko sThiti
'Mero Goruko Barai Takka' Neta Garirachhan
Atyachari, Bhrastachari Bhudi Bhari Rachhan
Aafnai matra Swartha Herne Darbar, Party Sara
Janta Marchhan, Bhanne Chhainan, Khoi Kathai Bichara
Santi Aaula Bhanda Bhandai Jugai Budi Sakyo
Dukha Samjhi Hami Sabko Manai Kudhi Sakyo
Khusi Chhaunthyo Santi Aaye Sabka Ghar Dailo
Pakhali-yi Nepali ka Sara Manka Mailo.
-roshan khanal
25 December 2005
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: Jagir ko Khel!!
Aaye hola Dollarko Mangsiramai Bhel
Gaye Jaala, Phokata ko tyo nathe Email
Parihalyo bhane katai Kaamma Pelam Pel
Naparema Sutda hunchha Haali Kanma Tel
"TOR" mildaimatra, Nathhannu Pakyo Bel
Dherai jasto 'interview' mai, Phaldinchhan Achel
Baljhi hale, arko pira, pariwarsanga Anamel
'Deadline', hectic shedule' jagira ko khel.
-roshan khanal
5 March 2005
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: Good Luck Madhuji!!
Taadhina Laagnubho Madhuji, Chhadi Aafno Phnom Penh ko Kholi
'Cat House' najaane?' bhanda, 'Ye Sir Bhaihalchhani' bhanne tyo mitho boli
'Audit' hos, 'Proposal' hos, kina nahos 'headquarter' kai Toli
Mitra haruko lagi sadhain tayar, chain chui pattakai kehi naboli
Swasthya le dida samma ramailo garnu parchha bhanne wahanko baani
Nadarai 'Whisky' ko Chusky linu hunchha waha, Hami darale khanchhaun Paani
'Joke' ko ta Bhandarai wahan, kunchahi sunne chhani chhani
Nau baje bhanda yedakada Sadhe nauma pugne, Madhuji hun sachchikai Gauprani.
-roshan khanal, ....December 2004, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: BADA DASHAIN 2061
DASHAIN AAYO KHAUNLA PIUNLA BHANTHYOUN SABAI UHILE
BHANNU PARNE BHAYO AAJA UHILE KA KURA KHUILE
TRAS BICHA BACHI RACHHAUN AAJA HAMI SARA
BHAYA MAJHA KE HOLA RA DASHAIN JUWA MARRA!!
DHAN KA GARIB BHAE PANI MANKA THIYOUN DHANI
DUKHA JILO JASAI GARI MANTHYOUN CHAD BAD PANI
KE BHO AAJA DASHAIN MANNA YUDDHA BIRAM CHAHINE
HOINA BHANE APAHARAN JYANAI MARAN PAINE
SHANTI PRIYA NEPALILE SHANTI KAHA HARAYE
HATYA HINSA THOPARNE LE DESH KANGAL GARAYE
SHANTI BARTA GARNE BHANI NETA HALLA GARCHHAN
YUDDHA BHANE CHARKIDO CHHA, NIRDOSH JANTA MARCHHAN
BHAI MARI NAPHA GARNE, YI RAKTA PIPASULAI
GYAN BODHA KAHAN HOLA, DASHAINLE YI BWANSA LAI
PANCHHAUNA SAKE KEBEL, YUDDHA KO YO PHATO
BANNE THIYO KHULLA MANLE, DASHAIN MANNE BATO
-Roshan Khanal
20 October 2004
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: Mari Laanu Ke Chha??
Dhanyabad Chha Sathi Timlai, 'E-mail' Pathaakoma
Maaya Marya Hoki Laagthyo, Khabar Na akoma
Aarami ko Khabar paunda, Manma Harsa Chhayo
Anyol ra Nyasroko, Dar sabai Haraayo.
Ke chha, Kaso, E-mail- patra Saatdai Rakhaun yestai
Byastata ta Sadhain uhi ho, Chhutne hoina Kastai
Aaajai Bachaun Purna Jeeban, Bholi Je Je hola
Mari Lanu ke po Chhara, Chhyanabhangur Chola.
-roshan
30 July 2004,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: Sodhani
E-mail pani aaena, phone pani chhaina
Siem Reap pugera, bhulnu bhata hoina?
Kasto rahyo meeting ani, kasto bhayo yatra?
Yeta Kaam ko Chatarole, aafno chha hai Jatra.
-roshan
10 May 2004,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: Democracy 2004 with Nepalese Characteristics
Bhanchhan Birodh Saphal Bhayo, Chali yek Barsa
Bhrasta Netaharko Mukhma, Chhayo pheri Harsa
Jantalai chahi Bel Pakda Kaagalai Jasto
Nepala ko Democracy, Yo ke Bhaako yesto?
Neta harlai "Democracy" kunni ke ho ke Tha?
Unka nimti Maadhyama ho Jodne kebal Jetha
Janata lai 'Banda', 'Hadtal', Laathi, Goli Sasto
Nepala ko Democracy, Yo ke Bhaako yesto?
-roshan khanal
10 May 2004,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: Naati Syaharne Dhoko – Bhurtel HajurBa ko
Dherai Dherai Badhai Chha, Bhurtel HajurBa Lai
Swargadwari jhamkine bho Naya Naati Paai
Hajuraamai Naati sangai, Bhuimai chaina khutta
Baaje eklai Phnom Penh ma, pardai Churot Thhutta.
Chhatapati bhaisakyo kahile hernu Naati
Chhori Jwai lai samjhaideuna, Sabai mili Sathi
Sabai jana Naati liyi Phnom Penh aaye hunthyo
HajurBako Naati Syaharne Dhoko pani pugthyo.
-roshan khanal
7 May 2004,
AIT, Thailand
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Title: Daastaan Barbadiyo Ka
Barbaadiyo Ki Daastaa Hai, Phir bhi Arj kar raha hu Mai
Begam Bachche Sath Nahi, Sochiye kaise Ji raha hu mai,
Kya Khaak jina kahe yisko, Mar-Mar ke ji rahahu mai,
Jaalim 'uric acid' bhi badhi hai, Sarab nahi paani pi raha hu mai!
-roshan khanal
23 March 04,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: Berahem Jindagi
Aap ki Sayari ka kya Kehena, dil khus kardiya
Tension Gayi Bande ki, Thoda Sukun Milgaya
Yis Kamki baat kya kare, Phursad hi milti hai Kaha
Jindagi to Berahem hai har jagaha, Kathmandu me ho ya yaha!!
-roshan khanal
23 March 04,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: SANO BA
Kalilai chhu jasto lagthyo, Sano Ba ma Dare,
Kapaal Mero Kalobhanda, Seto Dherai Chha re.
Sallahkar ko Jagir Khaiyo, Manchhe Engineer,
Sodhna Kehi Baki Bhaye, Bhannus ‘My dear!”
-roshan
Thursday, 18 March 2004
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: SANCHAI??
Ke Chha Sathi Halakhabar? Namaskar! Chha Mero,
Aasha Garchhu Bhannu hunna, “Ke Ko Wasta Tero?”
Aaramai Hos Sadhain Yahalai, Yehi Chha Mero Chaaso,
E-mail NaAakoma Bhane, Chha Sano Gunaso.
- roshan
16 March 2004,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: GUNASO - DHUNGEL BA LAI
Dhungel BA le Cambodia Chhadne Sura Lyaye,
Bajhda Hakimsita jhanai Ramro Saruwa Paye.
Unnati hos Unko Sadhain Hamro yehi Chaso Chha,
E-mail napathhako ma chahi Sabko Gunaso Chha.
- roshan
11 March 2004,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: HAJUR BA
Gajaba kai Bhagya Raicha, Hamra Bhurtel BA ko,
Balla aba Swad Aaune bho, Setai Kapal Aako.
Doctor, Dai, BA, Uncle; Hajurba nai Bhaye,
Boko, Khasi, Mriga, Sungur; Bhainsi Dhhalne Bhaye.
-8 March 2004,
AIT, BKK
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Title: MAYA
Yeti Thhulo Sansaar ma Timilainai Roje,
Lakhaun Janko Bhidma pani Timilainai Khoje.
Tara,
Timro Nyano Maya chhodi Bideshina Puge,
Runda Timro Samjhana ma Mera Aansu Suke.
Yo sahar ko chamak dhamak mera nimti sunya,
Jahan timi swarga mero tehi nai chha punya.
Biraha ka nisthhuri yi Raat kati Ganne?
Milan, Bichhod, Hanso Rodan, Maya Raichha Dhanya.
13 March 2004
Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
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Title: HAKU BOKA
Kati Ramro Bichar yo lyaune haku Boka,
Kaati, Khurki, Jharkai Polaun, Lyaun Beer, Koka.
Na ta hunchha 'Mad Cow', na 'Bird Flue' ko 'Rokka'
Yummy Haku Chhoyela khana Gorkhe sadhain Bhoka.
Kayeswor BA ko Charcoal ma Biswo Ba ko Polai,
Pramod BA ko Guff sangai Mathe BA ko Hasai.
Baral BA ko Sardar joke ani Bhurtel BA ko Taali,
Yesto sundar Party chhodna ke sakthe Gorkhali.
KC BA chahi Boko Chhanna dhauna thale Kampot,
UNESCO ko Kamkuro paardai sabai Chaupat,
KC Amai jeera dhanyia ko poko khojna thalin,
Lohoro ra silauto chahi Phnom Penh mai chhadin.
Ghaila bhari Aila khadai Daiharu lage Maatna,
Rajniti, Darbar Kanda Guff lagyo Tatna.
Charcoal ko aago sangai Dhuwa pat-pat bhayo
Launa dadhyo Haku Chhoyla, khaaun hat-pat bhayo.
Ketaketi maganmasta khelna, gauna nachna.
Bhauju harko phursad chhaina kasle chhodla "Baajna''
Rajinama, naya chayan aajai garnu parchha,
Paisa kaslai dine bhani tungo launu parchha.
Sabai jana aafnai dhunma kasle herne Chhoila?
Masu jati dadhi gayo, baaki rahyo Koila,
Aba kaso garne bhani sabai sochna thale,
Chhalphal mai raat bityo, baasna laage Bhaale.
Bhok laagyo, Nindra laagyo, Jaanai Laagyo Gaano
Aage saal Rango polne Boka bhayo Sano,
Pachhutauna lage sabai Afnai galti mathi
Aarko pali hos puryaun sabai mili Sathi.
- roshan
Phnom Penh, Cambodia,
Monday, 1 March 2004
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Title : Roshan’s Bhailo 2060
Tihar Aayo Sathi ho yo paliko,
Muluk ma Bijog Chha Nepali Ko,
Hatya ra Hinsa Kahile hatne Ho?
Netaharuko Budhhi Naphrkane Bho
He Aunsi Baro, Bachna Bhayo Garo, Gaitiharo Bhailo…
Bidesh ko Basai pani Ati Garo Bho,
Bajar Bhau pani yesto ke Saro Ho?
‘Consultan’ ko Jagir Tungine Bho,
Tespachhi Katatira Muntine Ho?
He Aunsi Baro, Bachna Bhayo Garo, Gaitiharo Bhailo…
Chhora Chhori “A.I.T.” mai Aau Bhanchhan,
Anta tira Jagir Nakhau Bhanchhan,
Ghachchi jagir tetatira Paidaina
Larotaro Kamle Kharcha Bhyaudaina
He Aunsi Baro, Bachna Bhayo Garo, Gaitiharo Bhailo…
Bhaileni Bajei pani Jharkidai Chhin,
Baaje Lahure Bhayo bhain Padkidai Chhin
“5-6” Barsa Bitisakyo yehi Chhat ma
Ghar Bebhar kati Dhannu ‘Email – Chat” ma
He Aunsi Baro, Bachna Bhayo Garo, Gaitiharo Bhailo…
Jhilimili Batti Sangai Tiharo Aawos,
Sabaitira Sukha ra Shanti Lyawos,
Unnati ra Pragati ko Laam Lagos,
Sabaiko Ghainto ma Gham Lagos
He Aunsi Baro, Bachna Bhayo Garo, Gaitiharo Bhailo…
15 October 2003
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Title: My Lovely Daughter
I have a lovely daughter, her name is Rija
She does love fried chicken, but hates pizza
She is so cute, and she is so sweet
When I go back home, will give her a treat
She is very intelligent, but a bit lazy
When her mom says so, she becomes ‘crazy’
She is so matured, and she is very nice
Even her grandpa, has to follow her advice
She’s now almost nine, but never broke a glass
She is the best girl, always in her class
She can sing many ‘Raags’, she can even dance
When I ask her perform for me, never gives a chance
I loved her poem for me, I loved her rhyme
Now I have to stop here, this is working time.
-roshan khanal
3 September 1999,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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