Holi Blues

I am dreaming of playing with colors and gulal,

It is the Holi celebration after all.

I can't play inside my home, the carpets will get tainted,

I cant' play it in the yard, the grass and outer walls will get painted.

I thought I would go to the temple,

And enjoy the traditional Holi festivities,

Once again I am banned from playing with colors inside the temple,

I can't play the drums and sing "Holi hai" outside, as the neighbors don't like the noise.