Friends
since time immemorial…
Two neighbouring
nations, Nepal & India,
Sharing
borders, having common languages
Even as
status changed for both, from
Princely
states/ Himalayan kingdom to free republics,
the
goodwill, friendship survived, thrived…
With common
thread of culture and tradition
The wise one
born in Lumbini, Nepal
Enlightened in
Bodh Gaya, India
Binding two
nations spiritually
As does the common
Hindu traditions
Rituals, customs,
way of life…
Even when, skirmishes
at times between neighbours
A common
heritage, binds and sustains the friendship
Overriding
differences, aberration
For this
fondness, attachment
Between the
two nations
Is time tested,
enduring, unique
A friendship, one of its kind!
NB: This poem was written for and published in the anthology "Global Rhythms"
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