Karva Chauth
An annual fast
for my husband dearest
prayers for a good life
unbroken, parched till moon rise
each breath etched in memory.
Dhan Teras
Visions of childhood
incense, prayer, vermillion
shimmering jewels
an annual offering
for Laxmi’s benediction.
Deepavali minor
Gradual, sombre
a single diya explodes
in the dark stillness
an effulgent precursor
to the festival of lights.
Deepavali major
Galaxies of light
throng the crystal atmosphere
in brilliant shades
incense, prayer, crackers and kids
a teeming vortex of life.
Written by S. Reproduced with Permission of the Author.
