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Praise Be Diwali

Sweet Diwali, hymns we offer to you Clothe us with fresh sari , draping our souls Through purest grace of lotus we renew Blossoms of hope, this jubilee consoles Clothe us with fresh sari , draping our souls Grant us brocade of peace when struggles rise Blossoms of hope, this jubilee consoles Lifting hearts across dark winds that chastise Grant us brocade of peace when struggles rise To dance on petals as lanterns adorn Lifting hearts across dark winds that chastise And enshrine all worlds the joy of your song To dance on petals as lanterns adorn Oh, praise be this day when light bestows faith And enshrine all worlds the joy of your song Ringing chants, through heaven’s luster, we bathe! -------------- * "Diwali", the festival of lights, is a national holiday in India that symbolizes the search for light in darkness to bring forth love and joy amidst doubt and obstacles. Cyndi Mac Millan's Contest: Love Letters to Indian Subcontinent by nette onclaud Pantoum Poetry

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/6/2013 11:04:00 PM

Congratulations, in Cyndi's "LOVE LETTERS TO THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT: " always & forever * Linda

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 7/6/2013 3:11:00 PM

I would really like to be there to experience this holy day! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Skat A

Date: 7/6/2013 2:40:00 PM

this is one cool poem, CONGRATS, love Skat

Tahera Mannan

Date: 7/5/2013 10:20:00 PM

Beautiful darling. Many congrats for this awesome win.

Shirley Candy

Date: 7/5/2013 8:12:00 PM

Amazing words, Nette. Really deserve to win. Congratz..!! *hug*

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/5/2013 1:28:00 PM

Nette this is beautiful. A fabulous write that does justice for India. Congrats! Warm Smiles, Connie

Bukang Liwayway

Date: 7/5/2013 1:03:00 PM

very lovely...very creative..congratulations on your win friend Nette :) Have a nice weekend.. hugs, Maria

Poet. Undertaker

Date: 7/5/2013 9:43:00 AM

its really a great write nette.It really takes me through the season.awesome. congrats on your win

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/5/2013 7:01:00 AM

I love how you connect your work with nature. Congratulations on a fine win.

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 7/4/2013 8:15:00 PM

Hi Dear Friend! This is sublime -- I especially liked brocade of peace (de-LIGHT-full) Sorry that I've been away- life is upside down, right now. This week will be even more hectic. I can't wait till this move is over! AWK! I am barely on line- and I will be without internet for a week or so, soon. I think of you often and look forward to catching up with your poesies... miss you and your genius. HOPE YOU ARE WELL! Prayers sent, as always. Please, take care of you. Xoxox

Bl Devnath

Date: 6/18/2013 12:03:00 PM

Hi! You have written an excellent poem on Indian festival of lights in such a wonderful description that it's really exceptional. Thanks for sharing it. Loved always, bl

Shiraz Iqbal

Date: 6/17/2013 11:00:00 PM

all the best for contest........loved this

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/17/2013 7:52:00 AM

Great work for the contest..You have written a winner in my book..Wishing you luck in the contest..Thanks for your visit to my work..A Festival Of Lights sounds like our lighting of Christmas lights to celebrate Christ's Birth..Sara

Russell Sivey

Date: 6/16/2013 7:59:00 PM

You present a masterful form to grace us by this glorious write! I just love this beauty of a poem, for it carries a lovely message within it, so beautiful Nette! I tenderly loved reading this delightful piece this evening! What a powerful poem, Great Work my friend!