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The Festival of Lights

Prayers in luster Candles shimmer as fireflies Graceful Diwali ************************** Clamorous of noise Firecrackers on exhibit Children astonished ************************** Clatter enlighten Glamorous of sacred day Be blessed among them ************************** Author Note: Happy Diwali for those whom celebrate

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Matthew Anish

Date: 11/23/2012 9:27:00 PM

"The festival of lights" I know is Chanukkah. Please e-mail me and tell me more about Diwali - your poem mad me want to know more about it. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/22/2012 8:59:00 AM

Thanks for the educational information about your country..Enjoyed reading this morn..I especially like the next to last one..Your presence at my work is very uplifting..Sara

Yanny Widjanarko
Date: 11/22/2012 9:05:00 AM

This is one of the flawless festival that I know Sara, even I'm not from this country :), but once I ever been in this festival in my place, where those people happily to celebrate it :), It's also a pleasure for me to have your visits in my pages, they are encourage me a lot :D - Hug, Yanny

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/12/2012 2:58:00 PM

I think this festival sounds so nice. Good to see haiku on it.

Yanny Widjanarko
Date: 11/12/2012 3:28:00 PM

Indeed Andrea. This is a beautiful festival in India which brings sacred and exotic impression in once. Thank you for visiting my haiku, and wishing you a good day :) - Regards Yanny

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 11/12/2012 9:40:00 AM

I fix the previous one, a bit messed with the syllables before Happy Diwali :)