reading you a poem at night
stealing your glance,
you're on my sight,
you were on my plans,
you had my every rights

you were my first kiss,
you said,
close your eyes and feel the lips,
oh! remember that old cafe in patan?
you took my hands to your hips,
sneaky camera was on that corner,
god that wilderness was a hearty risk,
your wild tips to my first kiss was a stunner,

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oh! Kathmandu is small
can't run away from you
that nosey escape in patan streets,
might get caught in few,
days and night,
i expect to see,
the last time i saw,
there was a tall guy with you
i was with a girl too,
you did not notice, but because, i wanted to see,
whatever happen between us,
was it easy for you,
had to just let it be.

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patan don't go well for me,
it has brought some trouble every time,
every love i made there,
never turned out to be mine,

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later might get late,
we might just have to trust our fate,
you've moved to united states,
till you return back,
guess i'll just have to wait,

How you know him: Gurung’s label, established in 2009, reimagines traditional textiles with a sportswear attitude. January Jones, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Oprah Winfrey have taken memorable turns in his fiery red gowns.

What’s new: Gurung is teaming up with Toms this month with exclusive designs to raise funds for Nepal’s recovery from the 2015 earthquake. For each pair of shoes sold, $5 will go to Gurung’s Shikshya Foundation to support education and relief efforts.

What does heritage mean to you?

When I left Nepal and told people I wanted to be a fashion designer, they thought I was crazy. I didn’t know anyone here. But I still remember coming up to the Midtown Tunnel and seeing all the skyscrapers for the first time, and I finally felt that I was home. I became myself in America, but Nepal gave me my core. The reason I am grounded and pragmatic is simply that I was brought up this way.

What was your childhood like there?

I was born in Singapore and grew up in Nepal, where I went to an all-boys Catholic school. I was different and made aware of it. It was a challenging time, but I had an incredible relationship with my family that helped me. Trekking became a kind of escape, and I was always inspired by the Patan Museum, near my house. I still go back for the memories attached.

How is Nepal reflected in your designs for Toms, and also your foundation work?

The ikat pattern is called dhaka, a hand-loomed weave that I wanted to modernize as a digital print. Black, white, and red are very typical of Newari women [from Kathmandu Valley] and my favorite colors, which I used in my first collection. Five years ago, when I started getting all this attention, I started Shikshya with a focus on education as a way to give back. Since the 2015 earthquake, we have raised more than $1 million to help rebuild, but the process is slower than people think, and the world’s attention turns to someplace else. So it’s my job with everything I do to keep awareness alive.Read more at:http://www.marieaustralia.com/long-formal-dresses | www.marieaustralia.com/vintage-formal-dresses

When all the world is a giant burden,

Banerji sir, my colleague, a true SST Allen.

“Maan ki bat Modi ke Sath; rest other shun,”,

Says always my friend Banarji, never stun

Or stagger or startle, never remains barren.

Best friend who teaches Dhruvi and others Balkan,

Or India with psychology, without an apron.

Kenil, Hari, Bhavin, Shivani had some unban;

With Favourite dish of Dada, a fish; talks on Patan,

Sings hymns, buzzes about Mahakali one.

Says, “Your age is less than my profession.”

Scolds us, “Worst batch of year” – a Pun?

He is Bangali babu, wears dhoti, kurta even,

Talks about SST, and about doors wide open.

He is a Brahman, takes plausible action,

Wearing a chevron, is our Divine’s lion.

Meshwa, Diya, and Pitambar are clearly won,

With Aryan, Harsh, Nupur, Dishal and billion.

Let it be Shakespeare or Keats or Byron

He is through with all, has a great fortune.

Appreciates my Monorhyme and region

Never keeps quiet, but is pure bullion.

Dear to my students, Esha, Jeet or Rohan.

Prosper a lot is my wish, Oh! Aaron!

the girl i loved,
turned out to be a mhore,
i thought i was the only one,
she was with four,

thank you for that night,
what you thought did was right,
hickey on your neck,
i caught you on sight,

my love was gold,
yours worth dime,
you are overwhelmed by my love
surprise as i face the time,

all we did together,
you would have just trusted me,
when it's time to back me up the most,
now your words frustrates me,

now i can't see you one my sight,
with no one, else, it burns,
that fire of love still got light,
feelings never to return,

september, your birthday month,
you asked me out,
i am trying to ignore you babe,
since you still got me on doubt,

how many days of you,
but you've been my summer,
you'll change your mind for someone,
know, the season don't last forever,

i taught me to close the eyes,
while we are kissing,
the streets of patan seems empty,
you thats what i'm missing,


she wants to be with everyone
she wants to belong with everyone
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