The evening falls 
Like the final curtain 
On the stage 
Of separation.
Life has its turn
What went away 
Is a memory 
Of recollection. 
The stars at night, 
The rain early in the morning
Are eyes of joy. 
Maybe a new art
Has all 
That it stood for. 
Maybe time itself 
Is a journey 
Of belongingness. 
We recall and time 
Revives the channels of 
Longing. 
One old letter 
Brings new memories. 

Bio: Sushant Thapa is a Nepalese poet. He has published Ten books of English poetry. His latest book is “The Walking Rebel Micro Poems and Poems” published with Transcendent Zero Press in 2025 and “When I Desire and Other Poems” published with Ukiyoto Publishing in 2026. He has also published his book of flash fiction and short stories “The One Rupee Taker and Other Stories from Nepal” from Ukiyoto Publishing, recently. He has an MA in English Literature from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India. He teaches English Language and Literature to University level students in Biratnagar, Nepal. His poetry can be found published in Mad Swirl, Corporeal lit mag, Dissident Voice, Poetry Breakfast, Spillwords, Sacred Chickens Blog, The Beatnik Cowboy, etc.  You can follow Sushant on his substack at substack.com/@sushantthapa