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Festival of Lights

Happy Diwali friends As golden orb descends in dainty steps to invite black darkness to embosom the sky at night on this joyful eve of 'The Festival of Lights, amidst dangling artifacts - a common sight, my simple clay diya radiates light so bright: glowing and gleaming steadily despite swaying gently in soft wind after twilight - and gently whispers Divine wisdom to enlight our souls with the bliss of purity of the right and in its warmth, may the spirit of goodness alight and dispel the gloom of hatred and greed - to ignite and invoke the holy spark of Truth in delight Date: 11/4/2021 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 18 Poetry Contest Sponsor: Mark Toney

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/19/2022 5:33:00 PM

Hello Anitha, i am happy to see that this poem made POTD. Good job! Blessings my friend.

Bill Baker

Date: 11/30/2021 4:35:00 PM

Congrats on POTD, A blessed celebration to all. Well written and excellent rhyming Anitha. Your Texas friend, Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/12/2021 9:13:00 AM

Very nice! Congratulations on POTD!

Debra L Brown

Date: 11/11/2021 1:21:00 PM

Anitha, Congratulations! on the POTD, It was well deserved. Peaceful words. Blessings ~ Debbie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/9/2021 3:53:00 PM

Whooo Hooo, a POTD and so well deserved, sweet friend. Thanks for your kind words on cinder girl!

Valsa George

Date: 11/8/2021 4:13:00 AM

A very inspirational poem. When light shines, darkness has no place. When love rules hearts, all bitterness will melt away.

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/9/2021 12:22:00 AM

You are right Valsa..."When light shines, darkness has no place". Thank you so much for the visit and the comment...Hugs...~ Ani

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/7/2021 9:01:00 PM

Anitha my pretty talented poetess who writes with a golden pen and produces gems. Congratulations dear one on been awarded POTD a very big honor bestowed on you my friend. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/7/2021 8:58:00 PM

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/9/2021 12:20:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Jenni for the lovely kind words about me and my poems, and the congrats...Hugs...~ Ani

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 11/7/2021 6:06:00 AM

Congratulations, Anitha. Such a beautiful and uplifting poem on "Festval Of Lights". It's a celebration I have enjoyed immensely in my childhood - even now this celebration every year marks a wonderful moment in my life. Diyas are symbols of enlightenment and purity - and they represent the artistic spirit of the community. Love and blessings ~ Mala

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/9/2021 12:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Mala for the visit, lovely comment and the congrats...yes dear...Diyas symbolize enlightenment and purity....Hugs...~ Ani

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/7/2021 12:36:00 AM

Something wrong with this site. I'm sure I responded to your POTD. Anyway My congratulations are due. Lovely poem.

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/9/2021 12:14:00 AM

Thank you so much Victor for the return visit and the congrats...yes, you did respond earlier for this poem...God bless...~ Ani

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/6/2021 8:57:00 PM

Dear Anitha, your words create such a peaceful feeling within. So tender and warm. This is so beautiful and uplifting "You"... my dear sweet friend, are a shining star in a world filled with so much darkness. I appreciate you and your friendship. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. :) Hugs, Brandy

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/9/2021 12:12:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Brandy for your kind loving words about me and my poem, and for the congrats...I too much appreciate your friendship...Hugs...~ Ani

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/6/2021 5:09:00 PM

What a radiant write, Ani, so deserving of POTD. May your optimism and creativity be a source of inspiration to all of us. Thank you, Gershon

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/9/2021 12:02:00 AM

Thank you so much for such an inspiring comment, and the congrats Gershon...God bless...~ Ani

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/6/2021 4:06:00 PM

Anitha, Congratulations on POTD! Your piece is filled with love and light! Blessings, Paulette

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 11:57:00 PM

Thank you so much Paulette for the lovely comment and the congrats...Hugs...~ Ani

Debra L Brown

Date: 11/6/2021 3:37:00 PM

Anitha, Congratulations on POTD. Beautiful, Warm Wishes ~ Debbie

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 11:54:00 PM

Thank you so much Debbie for the visit, lovely comment and the congrats...Hugs...~ Ani

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/6/2021 3:34:00 PM

I am so pleased to see this favorite win POTD honors Anisha. Congratulations my friend. Blessings Connie xxoo

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 11:52:00 PM

Dear Connie, am so honored by your fav and your lovely comment...Thank you so very much for the return visit and the congrats...BIG hugs...~ Ani

Warren Doll

Date: 11/6/2021 2:42:00 PM

Anitha, Congratulations on POTD. Well deserved~ Warren

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 11:50:00 PM

Thank you so much for your comment and the congrats Warren...God bless...~ Ani

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/6/2021 1:25:00 PM

Many congratulations on your well-deserved P.O.T.D., Anitha. In honor of Diwali, I did an acrostic. Hope you get to see it. Happy Diwali to you!

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 11:49:00 PM

Milton, thank you so much for your congrats on my potd honor...am happy you wrote an acrostic in honor of Diwali...will be surely reading your wonderful poem...God bless...~ Ani

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 11/6/2021 11:52:00 AM

Dear friends, am so sorry for such a late reply... Right now, am in my sister in law's house... was totally busy... just now got some time to log in to Soup... I will be replying to each and every one of you and will be comenting on each and every one of your beautiful inspiring poems as soon as I reach back my home... THANK you so much for your kind comments and it is a pleasant surprise to get the POTD honour... ~ Ani

Susan Lawrence

Date: 11/6/2021 11:47:00 AM

Ani , Back again to wish you congratulations on POTD ! You shine my friend xx Love, Susan

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 11:45:00 PM

Thank you so much dear Susan for the return visit, your lovely comment and the congrats ...Hugs...~ Ani

John Lawless

Date: 11/6/2021 11:11:00 AM

Very, very good Anitha, an intriguing mono rhyme using some very sharp line breaks to end, begin and continue interwoven thoughts of the festival's meaning

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 11:42:00 PM

Thank you so much for your inspiring comment on my monorhyme poem John....God bless....~ Ani

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/6/2021 10:24:00 AM

A beautiful ”Festival of Light” poem for Diwali Anitha, you’ve done yourself proud. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 11:40:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind words on my poem and the congrats Belle...Hugs...~ Ani

Robert James Liguori

Date: 11/6/2021 9:46:00 AM

Congrats on POTD! All good things, does your poem make!

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 11:39:00 PM

Thank you so much for the inspiring comment and the congrats Robert...God bless...~ Ani

Ann Peck

Date: 11/6/2021 8:47:00 AM

Your poem is beautiful, Ani. One day, it will be recognized as a national holiday in the US.

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 11:37:00 PM

Thank you so much Ann for the lovely comment...That would be so nice if it happens...Hugs...~ Ani

Joseph May

Date: 11/6/2021 8:39:00 AM

Congrats on POTD Anitha

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 11:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Joseph...God bless...~ Ani

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 11/6/2021 8:27:00 AM

You covered diwali completely with superb monorhymes. Amazing write. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Hope you had a wonderful diwali. Happy diwali to you and your family. Enjoy the honour and festivities

Anitha Jayasankar
Date: 11/8/2021 8:09:00 AM

Thank you so much for the lovely comment, congrats and for the wishes dear Rama...A belated Diwali wishes to you too...Hope you had a wonderful Diwali too...Hugs...~ Ani