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Poetry

Shadows

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

The streets of Lhasa have their own shadows And shadows have their way of living If you stare long enough you may see them flicker and talk Stand in line; wait for your turn as if a pilgrim in the … Continue reading →

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Self Immolation of Tibetans in Recent Days

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

I try to imagine what my thoughts might be if I were to set myself on fire for a cause. I am too selfish a woman and I simply wouldn’t be able but I remember stories of nuns who have … Continue reading →

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The Waterfall at Night

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

Gyal writes of the waterfall, breaking through a century of stylized form Strange but the imagery was reminiscent of Kubla Khan I wonder if he ever read Coleridge’s work? Maybe, maybe not.   I was in the town of Chentsa … Continue reading →

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Murphy’s Law

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

This time of winter the snow isn’t steady on the ground and the trees are all bent out of shape, but I smile when I go to work every morning. I hum on the train and ignore the dull stares … Continue reading →

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Song of Namo Yangkyi Wangmo

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

Lu ala lamo ala len Lu thala lamo thala len Sa dhi yi sa ngo ma shen na khawa ghangchen jong yin Nga da nga ngo ma shen na nga namo Yangkyi Wangmo yin In countries west, I hear the … Continue reading →

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