Happy Deepawali

Happy Deepawali

This Deepawali I decided to walk around, 

Gather thoughts and register some memories

Be a part of the whole yet be with self,

Celebrating it in a unique style.

Across the road was a colony,

Soaked in milky white

Diyas , lights and crackers,

Combination illuminating the sky.

I entered through one of the streets,

Bustling with activity likewise

Shops loaded with sweets and gifts,

Spirited hearts busy buying.

I passed through few houses,

Decorated with flowers and ribbons

Rangoli at the door steps,

Entire household coming alive.

I turned back with a happy heart,

The view was a feast to the eyes

Seeing others in the festive mood,

I was vicariously enjoying.

Along the bend of the road,

Few lesser mortals lived by

Their kids from a distance,

Watched with silent eyes.

Now I too had to shop,

Sweets and crackers

And reached back,

Where those kids stood by.

Gifting them was so satisfying,

A new meaning I did find

The smile on their faces,

My festival had turned divine.

May this festival bring to all unbound joys , happiness and prosperity . 

Happy Deepawali !!

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