by Aarti Sriram
(India)
There is Halloween and Pitru Pooja
Dia de los Muertos and also eid e shuja
The sacrifice of deceased and our ancestor
Asia to Americas we honour them in October
Fasting rituals end, feast and music beat
Samhain specials and Trick or treat
Sukkot and Sukkahs traditional attire
Sparkles our eyes, heart and desire
Carved pumpkins and candle fragrance
Navratri to Diwali we dance and prance
Octoberfest spread at world happenings
Glows n Lights up the growing dark evenings
Hachiman Matsuri or be it Bonfire Night
Community spirit Cultures so bright
Albuquerque balloon or Naga Fireball Festival
Immerse in the essence of together and hope renewal