CARNIVAL OF COLORS

 

Ah finally, the carnival of colors is here

The sweet scent of gujiya and gulal in the air

As I put on my old white shirt and head out

Armed with seven hues I look out and scout

Premises I pass with flying colors all around

With iconic holi songs blasting in the background

Slightly swaying to the sound, I spot familiar faces

Noticing my unsullied face, one quickly approaches

I splash shades of pink at him, evading his balloon showers

And we dance to no end, soaked and cladded in colors

The fragrance of festive food and drinks is intoxicating

All of a sudden I notice an old friend secretly passing

Picking up my pichkari and aiming it at her, I spray

While laughingly shouting “Bura na mano holi hai!”

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