Nisprabh Saji
Then
I knew nothing
I was a child
I was calm
I was considerate
Then
I knew everything
I was young
I was thrusting
I was overweening
Now
I know a little
I am middle-aged
I am indistinct
I am insecure
I am muted
Soonish,
I shall know nothing
I shall be old
I shall be modest
I shall be somewhat wise
Just before I die
I might look as close as the Buddha
I conjecture:
You will love me then!
[Nisprabh Saji (b. 1981) is a Nepali poet and novelist, based now in Australia. His published works included Bhuparivestit Khuttaharu, Ijalasama Lahure Phool and Darling Harbor. He has also penned several songs and ghazals.]