Anitha Jayasankar Poet Rhyme

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 January 19, 2022 at 5:33 PM Hello Anitha, i am happy to see that this poem made POTD. Good job! Blessings my friend.

Bill Baker November 30, 2021 at 4:35 PM Congrats on POTD, A blessed celebration to all. Well written and excellent rhyming Anitha. Your Texas friend, Bill

Kim Rodrigues November 12, 2021 at 9:13 AM Very nice! Congratulations on POTD!

Debra L Brown November 11, 2021 at 1:21 PM Anitha, Congratulations! on the POTD, It was well deserved. Peaceful words. Blessings ~ Debbie

Andrea Dietrich November 9, 2021 at 3:53 PM Whooo Hooo, a POTD and so well deserved, sweet friend. Thanks for your kind words on cinder girl!

Valsa George November 8, 2021 at 4:13 AM A very inspirational poem. When light shines, darkness has no place. When love rules hearts, all bitterness will melt away. Anitha Jayasankar November 9, 2021 at 12:22 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 November 7, 2021 at 9:01 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 November 7, 2021 at 8:58 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. Anitha Jayasankar November 9, 2021 at 12:20 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 November 7, 2021 at 6:06 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 November 9, 2021 at 12:17 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 November 7, 2021 at 12:36 AM Something wrong with this site. I'm sure I responded to your POTD. Anyway My congratulations are due. Lovely poem. Anitha Jayasankar November 9, 2021 at 12:14 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 November 6, 2021 at 8:57 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 November 9, 2021 at 12:12 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 November 6, 2021 at 5:09 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 November 9, 2021 at 12:02 AM Thank you so much for such an inspiring comment, and the congrats Gershon...God bless...~ Ani

Paulette Calasibetta November 6, 2021 at 4:06 PM Anitha, Congratulations on POTD! Your piece is filled with love and light! Blessings, Paulette Anitha Jayasankar November 8, 2021 at 11:57 PM Thank you so much Paulette for the lovely comment and the congrats...Hugs...~ Ani

Debra L Brown November 6, 2021 at 3:37 PM Anitha, Congratulations on POTD. Beautiful, Warm Wishes ~ Debbie Anitha Jayasankar November 8, 2021 at 11:54 PM Thank you so much Debbie for the visit, lovely comment and the congrats...Hugs...~ Ani

Connie Marcum Wong November 6, 2021 at 3:34 PM I am so pleased to see this favorite win POTD honors Anisha. Congratulations my friend. Blessings Connie xxoo Anitha Jayasankar November 8, 2021 at 11:52 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 November 6, 2021 at 2:42 PM Anitha, Congratulations on POTD. Well deserved~ Warren Anitha Jayasankar November 8, 2021 at 11:50 PM Thank you so much for your comment and the congrats Warren...God bless...~ Ani

L Milton Hankins November 6, 2021 at 1:25 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 November 8, 2021 at 11:49 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 November 6, 2021 at 11:52 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 November 6, 2021 at 11:47 AM Ani , Back again to wish you congratulations on POTD ! You shine my friend xx Love, Susan Anitha Jayasankar November 8, 2021 at 11:45 PM Thank you so much dear Susan for the return visit, your lovely comment and the congrats ...Hugs...~ Ani

John Lawless November 6, 2021 at 11:11 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 November 8, 2021 at 11:42 PM Thank you so much for your inspiring comment on my monorhyme poem John....God bless....~ Ani

Beryl Edmonds November 6, 2021 at 10:24 AM A beautiful ”Festival of Light” poem for Diwali Anitha, you’ve done yourself proud. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle Anitha Jayasankar November 8, 2021 at 11:40 PM Thank you so much for your kind words on my poem and the congrats Belle...Hugs...~ Ani

Robert James Liguori November 6, 2021 at 9:46 AM Congrats on POTD! All good things, does your poem make! Anitha Jayasankar November 8, 2021 at 11:39 PM Thank you so much for the inspiring comment and the congrats Robert...God bless...~ Ani

Ann Peck November 6, 2021 at 8:47 AM Your poem is beautiful, Ani. One day, it will be recognized as a national holiday in the US. Anitha Jayasankar November 8, 2021 at 11:37 PM Thank you so much Ann for the lovely comment...That would be so nice if it happens...Hugs...~ Ani

Joseph May November 6, 2021 at 8:39 AM Congrats on POTD Anitha Anitha Jayasankar November 8, 2021 at 11:35 PM Thank you so much Joseph...God bless...~ Ani

Rama Balasubramanian November 6, 2021 at 8:27 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 November 8, 2021 at 8:09 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

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