Billie Grisdale Poet Free verse

Light Over Darkness, Good Over Evil (DHR)

The stars nestle in the corner, beside the plump moon,  
Disturbed by the sheet of inky blackness being pulled unhurriedly across the expansive sky. 
The days are growing shorter, the temperature feels a little colder.
The trees are dancing amicably, a sea of red and gold leaves pirouetting towards the waiting floor.
In lively pockets throughout the globe, a festival is occurring.
One which encourages the unity of several religions;
Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism too.
For five days, celebrations are rife, differing slightly, but following the same theme. 
Dhanteras comes first; cleaning rituals commence, gold items must be bought,
Then comes Naraka Chaturdashi, pray for ancestral souls.
Third, is Lakshmi Puja, when the diyas are lit, clay lamps filled with oil
Allowed to burn brightly through the full moon,
Their presence an honour towards Lakshmi, bringing wealth.
Fourth is Govardhan Puja, religious ceremonies are performed.
Finally, Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between siblings, unbreakable through strength.
Every Autumn, Diwali arrives, with colours so vibrant, 
The peace and unity it creates, an inspiration to all.

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Unseeking Seeker October 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM only if this peace were not tarnished by religious fundamentalism …

Alison A Smith October 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM This is a warmly celebratory free-verse poem that moves from the gathering darkness of autumn into Diwali’s radiant spiritual symbolism. The seasonal opening creates a lovely contrast with the growing light of the diyas, while the clear progression through the five days gives the poem an informative, ceremonial rhythm. Its closing emphasis on peace, unity, and shared inspiration leaves a particularly generous and uplifting impression.