Vijayadashami

The spirit resonating,
with the dhak of dhol.
The circle of life:
the august arrival,
the meaningful sojourn,
the splendorous farewell,
celebrated with fervour.
The journey of soul,
through nine waxing moons,
taking us a step closer,
to the divinity within;
a step away,
from the devil,
that lurks
in deep dark kernels.
From the adrift,
erring, and wandering Ravana
towards the abundant,
the prosperous,
the blissed, and the blessed Rama.
Blush, bliss and beauty for us,
dance, devotion and divinity for us,
skill, strength and security for us.
Hold us till we meet again.
Jai Ma. Jai Jai Ma.

The menacing grey

Intertwined within, 
both the good and the evil,
reside in each one. 
Ah! vague moral hues color
these souls, a menacing grey.

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