Santosh Kalwar's Blog, page 13

TB or not TB

This stage in my life is called "taking drugs". I am taking drugs, not illegal drugs, but medicinal drugs that are vital to eradicate tuberculosis. Wow, good for you, mate, that is what smoking can cause you.



On the one hand, we can always enjoy smoking cigarettes and a number of other drugs like marijuana and other illegal pills and drugs; but on the other hand, this causes severe lung damage.



So be it.



According to my highly acclaimed Finnish doctor, I am now at a stage where my lungs have been infected by bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The good old doctor suggests that the bacteria can be contracted in several ways, not only by smoking fancy cigarettes. You can get it by coming into contact with air droplets from sneezing and coughing by infected people. Despite many causes, I can only point my finger at smoking because that one has lasted for 18 good years. And I know many folks out here who do it for fun and to share the enjoyment or to pass the time. Although I want to recommend stopping or reducing smoking, I fear you will not because I did not too.



Some years ago, I wrote an article in the Post Platform entitled, "I used to smoke". In the article, I clearly mentioned the ups and downs of smoking; but I think many things have changed since then. Everyday, people smoke, and cigarette companies are bringing out new brands of cigarettes with skillful marketing.



A majority of the people got into the smoking habit at a very young age. When I started, I was just seven or eight years old. Later on, it became an everyday habit (addiction, I would say) with friends admiring the techniques and the beautiful ways in which the smoke would come out of the mouth. Adults too find it rather fascinating when they see Bollywood or Hollywood actors smoking in a movie.



As I can see for myself, mind you, smoking is, was and will be never cool. There is a good old saying in Nepali, "Ki parera janinchha, ki padhera janinchha" (one learns by doing or by reading). I hope that you will learn from my bitter experience that smoking gives more pain in the long term than it does in the short enjoyment of a puff. Our government has also introduced a new regulation banning smoking in several public places that is highly appreciated. Although many pundits would argue about that issue, I personally appreciate the government's move to ban smoking in public places.



Life teaches us many lessons we need to survive. Among many other lessons, one lesson I have learnt and can never forget wholly is "never smoke again, during my poor and painful lifespan".



Published: The Kathmandu PostSource: ekantipur.com

Posted on: 2011-06-24 08:23

A poem

Ding dong the bell !

I have come to tell,

Life is, love is, friendship is,

God is, poet is, ...



Like a passing along of clouds,

While my window opens up, and speaks, aloud

Think passion, and soul searching

Ding dong, not the hell!

She is weeping, and I don't know, what to say,

She is weeping

and I don't know what to say,

she is not talking

and I don't know what to hear,



She stopped loving

and I don't know how to react,

she hates me now,

and I don't know to fight back,



she is sad,

and I don't know why,



family problems are harder to solve,

relationship are most difficult puzzle,

love cannot always treat love



and I don't know what to say,



Should I try trying,

by understanding root cause of

The Problem



Or, should I giver her some space,

As I lay dying in the bed,



I don't know

and I think these women creatures are

never meant to be understood

and never can be ever understood



Maybe, I should just lay dying in the bed

and wish, she will find

lovely, new, humble, problem-free, ever-happy,

laughing, caring and insufferable soul.



But, right now,

She is weeping,

and I don't  know, what to say,

Santosh Kalwar's Sixteenth Book, Entitled "Adventus," is Published

In his latest book, entitled, "Adventus," a young Nepalese writer from Chitwan, Nepal has published collection of poems.

Lappeenranta, Finland, May 29, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Lulu Press, Inc. is proud to present "Adventus" by Santosh Kalwar from Lappeenranta, Finland.



Adventus is a collection of forty-three randomly crafted poems. The masterly Nepalese poet spins from Rocky Mountains to personal relationships, rich in every human detail through his musings. "…I discovered that I am two steps behind Buddha. If I can overcome love then surely I can overcome suffering. As it was neither she, nor me who decided to go against," says the poet to her beloved. A galaxy of startling poems entitled, "poem of my love," "In America," "journey," "a never-ending song" and many more.



Santosh Kalwar (born September 7, 1982) works as a poet, writer, and young researcher.



Kalwar is an author of fifteen published books, entitled, "Nature God (Lulu Press, Inc. , 2008), Human behavior on the Internet (Lulu Press, Inc. , 2009), A Very First Book of Poems (Lulu Press, Inc. , 2009), ...109 Quotes, 07 Poems, and a song of despair (Lulu Press, Inc. , 2009)..., 20 Love Poems and Economy Crisis (Lulu Press, Inc. , 2009), 25 Sexy Poems (Lulu Press, Inc. , 2009), Yet another book of Poems (Lulu Press, Inc. , 2009), Happening: Poems (Lulu Press, Inc. 2010), I Am Dead Man Alive (PublishAmerica Inc., 2010), You Can (Lulu Press, Inc. , 2010), An Aphrodisiac (Lulu Press, Inc. , 2010), The Warrior (Lulu Press, Inc. , 2010), Obscurity (Lulu Press, Inc. , 2010) and The Vandana and Other Poems (Cyberwit.net., 2010), Quote Me Everyday (Lulu Press, Inc., 2010).



ISBN 978-1-4477-2907-5



To place orders for the book, contact: Lulu Press, Inc.



URL: lulu.com/product/paperback/ adventus/15840834



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Press releases: Adventus by Santosh Kalwar

Today, A free press released has been written on title, "Adventus".The book is the collection of forty-three poems and you can easily download the book from the Lulu.com. The book has been written for all audience and all backgrounds.

The theme of the book contains many different attributes. There is  love poems, adventurous poems, sad poems, despair poems, personal relationship poems and educational poems among others.You are free to download or buy it in paperback format.Here is the PRMybheja Congratulates the Author.

Purchase link:http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/adventus/15845149

Download link:http://www.lulu.com/product/file-download/adventus/15845150

YouTube link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_UICfhnk7U

"Adventus" by Santosh Kalwar (Book Promo 01)

Save children

Citing news reports, Bisika Thapa makes a significant point on the sexual abuse of street children ("Stranger than fiction," May 19, Page 7). Although the front -line media in Nepal usually ignores such issues it has been a common reality for city dwellers for some time now. Street children generally are impoverished, lack proper care and education. However, several agencies are working for their benefit and one can only hope that their hard work will bear fruit soon. But judging from the fact that many of these organisations have been in operation for so long and their situation has only marginally improved, if at all, more needs to be done. Also, isn't it also the state's responsibility to undertake some action to assist street children in Nepal? Many of these kids also end up being sold or trafficked.



I am also a little disheartened by the fact that the author, an expert in the field herself is shocked by the prevalence of rape among young boys.



Santosh  Kalwar



Tandi, Chitwan





Published: The Kathmandu Post

Letter to the Editor

Comment on: Many With New College Degree Find the Job Market Humbling

A comment on article entitled, Many With New College Degree Find the Job Market Humbling at nytimes was written. This is my first comment that gets highlighted by them. Anyways, You may read it from here:

It is never easy. The world has become more competitive, every passing days. Indeed, the major course is important but putting food on table and paying college debts is also very important.



One way to reduce burden from the students is by "free policy" on education and health-sector. This would be rather most difficult operation for US government than finding OBL.



The future is always bleak with students but they are the founding pillars of any great nation. If you want to invest in your nation, invest in them.



Thank you !

Published: Nytimes

Readers Comment

Dominance

We live in a culture dominated by men. The majority of people at the workplaces are men (e.g. in government offices, private institutions and social workplaces). However, men's dominance only cannot bring forth a real change in the society. Being a woman comes with severe and several restrictions. Many a times, she cannot make her own decisions. She cannot travel alone. She cannot participate in any healthy discussions or, even if she does, her arguments are ignored. Some countries and cultures are very good at promoting women's participation at different levels of their society. For example, in Sweden and Finland, you will hardly see her male counterpart in private-public offices. Whichever governmental or non-governmental offices you visit, you will see women's participation in a substantial manner. One can also say that women dominate most of



European culture. However, it is not only about the dominance of men or women but also about openness.



If one can know how good a city is by its smell, one should know how good a society is by the women's status. Thus, women's position is vital in many ways. In our country, women have less say than their male counterparts, and it is important to love women equally as men, simply because they go through



different sensitive emotional phases. Just imagine a world when people will stop giving birth to girls.



Santosh Kalwar, Chitwan





Published: The Himalayan Times

Letter to the Editor

Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 5, lines 17-28)

"She should have died hereafter;

There would have been a time for such a word.

To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, [emphasis added]

Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,

To the last syllable of recorded time;

And all our yesterdays have lighted fools

The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!

Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player

That struts and frets his hour upon the stage

And then is heard no more. It is a tale

Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury

Signifying nothing." — Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 5, lines 17-28)