Remembrance of Holi
by Michael Romani

In a festival of colors
It's a festival of love
In a swirling of dancers
It's all of the above

Frolicking in joyous celebration
As new growth is awaited
This is what is celebrated
In a burning of bonfires for initiation

Crowds throng the street
As good triumphs over evil
A ritual of belief since times primordial
May the arrows of Shiva be true and fleet

The heartbeat of Holi
Is swarmed by crowds around the shrine
Dancing in a jovial pantomime
All a part of the raucous festivity

Colored in abundance
As a nationwide birthday party
Suitable for a godly romance
As new forgiveness is offered heartily

There are no strangers here
Just one blended family
Joined in one smile to revere
Expressed as love lived so sincere

(c) October 20, 2017  Michael Romani
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