Almost midnight now, and the silence has an eeriness to it...the silence ensuing the Festival of Lights, Diwali, arguably, the greatest of all Indian festivals. The firecrackers have been done with...there are a few "1,00,000 ki ladis" going off in the distance as the grand finale...each one seemingly trying to be the last of the night. The lights adorning each home will carry on blinking and flashing quietly until dawn...
Never a stickler for religious beliefs and customs, I've had the most memorable times in the past on Diwali...the crackers, sweets, diyas et al....there was a keenness in being part of the tradition and festivities. Not so much as i've grown older, it seems...the almost-family neighbors, the friends have moved on, the raucous get-togethers have become rare...perhaps next year i'l try to make it different.
You know I'm such a fool for you.
You got me wrapped around your finger...
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