Tahera Mannan Poet Rengay

Holi

The trees smile for its been a while
To see the sprinkle of colours
Bewildering shades in blues and reds
Celebrate the coming of Holi

The canvas of earth with tints of mirth
And happiness, peace and delight
Splashes of vibrant flashy hues
Spring colours abound in flowers

A full moon and people swoon
Lighting the holy fire
The crimson blaze and Holika in lace
Is devoured year after year

Holi-An Indian festival of colours
Holika- An effigy burnt in the purifying fire, an end of evil

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Harry Horsman March 30, 2011 at 12:53 AM Thanks for a wonderful and informative poem, congrats, Harry

John Freeman March 29, 2011 at 7:15 PM A beautiful job for 10th place, Tahera. "Congratulations!" Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown March 29, 2011 at 11:19 AM Congratulations on your win Tahera in Debbie Guzzi's contest "The Rhyme Inside". Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire March 29, 2011 at 10:09 AM Loved this poem the first time I read it, Tahera, and am delighted to see it in the winners' circle. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta March 29, 2011 at 4:45 AM Congratulations on the tenth place win in the contest, Tahera

Andrea Dietrich March 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM well, I was happy to get to the bottom and find out that Holi is a festival's name. What a delightful poem of internal rhyme, Tahera. Congratulations!

Dr Hitendra Mehta March 28, 2011 at 9:27 PM Tahera - Many Congrats on big win with this superb creative write. Appreciate attempt on Indian festival. Holi pyre is lit at night. Ladies perform puja. Next day is colour splashing day. Luv & Best wishes-Hitendra Mehta

Barbara Gorelick March 28, 2011 at 7:54 PM Congrats on your win and thank you for another glimpse into your country. BG

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 28, 2011 at 7:46 PM Congrats Tahera my friend on your wonderful winning poem in Debbie's cool contest with this excellent entry and superb rhyme sequence for the theme of contest luv.. enjoy another top ten success so sweet with luv ..

Elaine George March 28, 2011 at 7:01 PM You have painted a beautiful vivid picture of this wonderful festival, dear Tahera. Many congrats on your well deserved win. Elaine

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 15, 2011 at 6:07 AM Holi sounds like a lovely celebration and your words compliment this holiday of India..Tahera.. if u look on the Home Page luv your name is now listed as a PM... enjoy..

Carol Sunshine Brown March 14, 2011 at 11:44 AM After a very super weekend I am back at the soup reading. I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Tahera. There are so many diverse writers here and I am so happy I am able to read most of them. Have a wonderful week and may you find what you are looking for in life and in your writing. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire March 14, 2011 at 10:55 AM Thanks so much for describing the Holi festival for us, Tahera. I'm sure there are many cultures that celebrate the colors of spring. When I lived in Tallahassee, each year there was a "Springtime Tallahassee" festival with a parade that featured colorful spring blooms, especially azaleas. A wonderful poem, dear. Love, Carolyn

Constance La France March 14, 2011 at 6:35 AM A new form for me, I like it, must try, your poem is lovely, I am sending you a soupy mail~~

Dr.Ram Mehta March 14, 2011 at 4:21 AM Rengay seems to be quite attractive form for expressing joy, Tahera

Dr.Ram Mehta March 14, 2011 at 4:18 AM Yes. I shall be missing the colors and joys of Holika this year, Tahera