How vast, how extensive
the boundary of your company
the magnificence of your affection.
...
The rain drenches not my heart
spring ignites not my desires
and in the name of love
these days
...
At times, my life whispers falsehoods to me
sometimes, I too tell lies to my life
at times, I suffer the fallout of deceit's decree,
and sometimes, I endure penalties for my lies.
...
Sanu Sharma is a Nepali language novelist, short story writer, lyricist, and poet. With a career spanning several years, she has produced a diverse body of work, comprising seven novels, a collection of short stories, a collaborative collection of Ghazals, and numerous lyrical compositions. Her prose writing is characterized by a dedication to addressing the struggles faced by women, girls, and marginalized individuals. Through her literary works, Sanu strives to bring attention to familial and societal issues often left unexplored in literature. Among their notable accomplishments is the recognition received by her collection of short stories, 'Ekadeshmaa, ' which earned a prestigious nomination for the Madan Puraskar, a revered Nepali literary award, in 2018. Sanu Sharma's novels and short stories have been adapted into audio and visual performances by numerous admirers. Her latest novel, 'Tee Saat Din' (translated as 'Those Seven Days') , was published in September 2023.)
An Untold Secret
How vast, how extensive
the boundary of your company
the magnificence of your affection.
Integrity, that of a friend,
trust, that of love,
semblance, that of a guardian.
In your intimacy, I have found
a new world
a unique sky
and a golden universe.
Expressing not to you; but
with you, I've bound my love
unseen from anywhere.
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(Translated from Nepali by Suman Pokhrel)
'Courage is never born with a person; time and circumstances inject it into a person and bring it forth from within.' - Sanu Sharma
Expressing not to you, but with you, I've bound my love unseen from anywhere. - Sanu Sharma
Those who can bend don't require instruction on how to stand tall. - Sanu Sharma