Navaratri: Dance of Devotion,
Triumph of Light
By Daksh Parikh
Nine nights unfold in joyous hues,
Navaratri begins with sacred muse.
The air is alive with Raas and Garba beats,
Devotees circle, where faith and fervor meet.
In rhythmic steps, we honor the Divine,
Durga Maa’s strength in every line.
Dressed in colors bright and bold,
We dance the stories that ancestors told
With every swirl, with every spin,
We celebrate the power within.
The Goddess rides on lion’s grace,
Vanquishing darkness, lighting space.
But as the ninth night draws its close,
Another tale of triumph grows.
Dussehra dawns, the sky alight,
Rama stands, prepared to fight.
The demon Ravana falls that day,
Evil bows, swept away.
Good prevails, as arrows fly,
A promise kept beneath the sky.
In Garba’s joy and Rama’s might,
We celebrate the victory of light.
Navaratri and Dussehra remind us still,
That good will conquer, it always will.
About the Poet
Daksh Parikh, a 12-year-old prodigious talent hailing from Orlando, Florida, is not your ordinary tween. While many kids his age are engrossed in video games or outdoor sports, Aryan finds solace and expression through the art of poetry. He began penning verses at the tender age of 8 and, since then, has cultivated a passion that goes beyond his years.
|
Diwali:The light of love on every face
By Aditi Rao
In the heart of the night, a spark is born,
A flame that dances, bright as the dawn.
Diwali comes with a radiant glow,
A festival of lights where shadows bow.
From ancient times, the story is told,
Of Ram’s return, of courage bold.
The triumph of good, the fall of the night,
Evil succumbs to truth’s pure light.
Lamps of hope in every hand,
Flicker and shine across the land.
A path of peace, a prayer of grace,
The light of love on every face.
Bursting skies with colors fly,
As joy and laughter reach the sky.
Homes adorned with candles bright,
Banishing the dark, inviting light.
O festival grand, O night divine,
You remind us all that we must shine.
For in each heart a lamp can burn,
Guiding the way, as we return.
To kindness, truth, and love’s embrace,
To unity, transcending race.
On Diwali’s night, we all are one,
In the victory of light, the day is won.
Evil falls, and good prevails,
As light upon the earth regales.
May every Diwali fill the air,
With peace, prosperity, and love to share
About the Poet
Born in the bustling city of Miami in 2013, Aditi Rao is a radiant 10-year-old with a passion that belies her young age. While most kids her age are engrossed in games and cartoons, Ananya is often found nestled in a corner, pen and notebook in hand, crafting poems that reflect her observations, dreams, and emotions.
|
