Diwali Message

The lights are twinkling

Diyas have been lit

How about switching on

In hearts, minds, souls

Light of love, compassion,

Light of enlightenment 

Thereby removing soot

Of mistrust cemented 

Extinguish sparks of anger, 

Hatred, resentment, suspicion,

Share happiness with the less

Fortunate, house maids, cooks,

Staff looking after our interests

Pay for a special meal

For kids in orphanages

And bring on the smiles 

On their innocent faces

Palates used to eating

Stale bread and soupy 

Half cooked lentils

Cheer up the abandoned 

Elderly left in homes 

Where their lives are

Structured and staid

The same electricity 

Runs in all our veins.  

Switch on the buttons

To level the differences

It's Diwali, let's inculcate

The spirit of giving and 

Not take others for granted

Remind ourselves DIWALI

Is an all-inclusive festival.