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Safa Tempo: Poems New & Selected
Safa Tempo is a stunning ode to love and life in the Himalayas. Passionate and powerful, the collection is a young poet's outcry of passionate protest in the face of fast changing nation. These poems are a treasure to be preserved and shared in moments of sorrow, stress and solitude. Here the readers will find a fresh voice possessing sensuous charm, reminiscent of the Romantics.
20 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 14, 2011
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About the author
Bhuwan Thapaliya
6 books8 followersBhuwan Thapaliya is a poet from Kathmandu, Nepal, who writes in English and brings a unique voice to contemporary poetry. In addition to his career as an economist, he has dedicated his life to weaving words that reflect the essence of humanity, nature, and self-discovery. Bhuwan's poetry often explores themes of kindness, peace, hope, resilience, and the interconnectedness of all life, offering profound insights into the human condition.
He is the author of five poetry collections, including Safa Temp: Poems New and Selected (2011) and the newly released Slipping into Another World (2025). His poetry reflects his deep connection to the natural world, particularly rivers and mountains, which serve as metaphors for life's journey, change, and resilience.
Bhuwan's poems have been widely recognized and published across renowned literary journals and platforms, including Pandemics Literary Journal, Trouvaille Review, Life in Quarantine: Witnessing Global Pandemic Initiative (sponsored by the Poetic Media Lab and the Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis at Stanford University), International Human Rights Art Festival, and Poetry and Covid: A Project funded by the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council, University of Plymouth, and Nottingham Trent University. His work has also appeared in Pandemic Magazine, The Poet, Valient Scribe, Strong Verse, Jerry Jazz Musician, VOICES (Education Project), Longfellow Literary Project, Journal of Expressive Writing, Pratik - A Magazine of Contemporary Writing, Poets Against the War amongst many others.
His poetry resonates deeply with readers worldwide, combining universal themes with a distinct cultural perspective rooted in his Himalayan homeland. Bhuwan's writing bridges the gap between tradition and modernity, blending rich imagery with thought-provoking wisdom.
Beyond the written word, he is known for his charismatic presence and his ability to inspire hope and compassion through his art.
He is not only a poet but also a thinker and a storyteller, whose words carry the strength of mountains and the fluidity of rivers. Whether reflecting on personal introspection or broader global issues, his poetry speaks to the shared experiences of humanity.
He is the author of five poetry collections, including Safa Temp: Poems New and Selected (2011) and the newly released Slipping into Another World (2025). His poetry reflects his deep connection to the natural world, particularly rivers and mountains, which serve as metaphors for life's journey, change, and resilience.
Bhuwan's poems have been widely recognized and published across renowned literary journals and platforms, including Pandemics Literary Journal, Trouvaille Review, Life in Quarantine: Witnessing Global Pandemic Initiative (sponsored by the Poetic Media Lab and the Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis at Stanford University), International Human Rights Art Festival, and Poetry and Covid: A Project funded by the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council, University of Plymouth, and Nottingham Trent University. His work has also appeared in Pandemic Magazine, The Poet, Valient Scribe, Strong Verse, Jerry Jazz Musician, VOICES (Education Project), Longfellow Literary Project, Journal of Expressive Writing, Pratik - A Magazine of Contemporary Writing, Poets Against the War amongst many others.
His poetry resonates deeply with readers worldwide, combining universal themes with a distinct cultural perspective rooted in his Himalayan homeland. Bhuwan's writing bridges the gap between tradition and modernity, blending rich imagery with thought-provoking wisdom.
Beyond the written word, he is known for his charismatic presence and his ability to inspire hope and compassion through his art.
He is not only a poet but also a thinker and a storyteller, whose words carry the strength of mountains and the fluidity of rivers. Whether reflecting on personal introspection or broader global issues, his poetry speaks to the shared experiences of humanity.
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