This Diwali

On this Diwali day why every thing feels just the same Has the spirit of jubilation left my side? Autumn winds have left accept that prevailing cold Morning rain has littered the yard with fallen leaves Wet brown and yellow leaves want to tell the story of bygone spring Springing from dirt we reside back in dirt Life seems to be in remission on this side of hemisphere Serene autumn moon with its milky hallo recedes day by day Tonight the moonless sky wonders about the twinkling lights upon earth Is the celebration beneath is in harmony with darkness above Cycle of nature points towards dissolution of life Not its victory over inertia Yet goodness may prevail in submission of soul The supreme spirit that reins over all seasons Submit to its celebration is the message being relayed here Light a Diya to honor it Let a pious ray of light shine upon heart To sustain a dark mood Wish for a divine blessing to fall upon all. Wish all a happy Diwali