Amendra Pokhrel

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by Amendra Pokhrel 08 May 2010
Amendra
Pokhrel

Amendra Pokhrel is a freelance writer. He has a Bachelor Degree in Journalism and Mass communication and is currently enrolled in Masters of Arts in English program at IGNOU. His articles have appeared in several magazines, tabloids and newspapers published in India and Nepal. He worked in ECS Nepal Magazine as an assistant editor before deciding to freelance. He is a great admirer of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s magical realism and would someday like to write a novel imitating his lyrical style of prose. He likes traveling, reading and writing. 

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    I like the confidence of children,
    The way they throw themselves at things
    As if they would never fall.

    I like the anticipation of children;
    The way they linger on, after the end,
    As if that’s not all.

    I like the play of children -
    The way they hit at everything 
    As if life’s just a ball.

    I like the compassion of children,
    The way they mingle with everyone
    As if they love one and all.

    I like the self-indulgence of children,
    The way they want everything,
    As if life is a windfall.

    I like the prayers of children,
    The way they think God‘s just round the corner
    Waiting on their call.