THE ACTUAL YOU

We all know there are times
When we fake a smile
Even though we've been
Falling apart for a while

There are times when people
May judge you the wrong way
But don't take this to heart
Just forget it the next day

It's happened all the time to me
On my sleeve I wear my heart
And just because it's vulnerable there
People seem to tear it apart

I don't know what I've done wrong
I just try to do my best
In keeping people around me happy
Because then I know I'll have a good rest

For me it's a passion
To be expressive and speak
And make people smile and laugh
Because this helps me when I'm weak

My personality is such and
I'm fine with that if you ask me
Some people may not say so
But I'm as unique as I can be

Not being yourself is a crime
Love yourself for who you are
Because if you look at it this way
We are each a shining star

Being someone else is like
Being a shadow unseen and dark
So instead accept who you are
And then you will glow like a spark

In life we start out as a small flame
And as life moves on we glow bright
We have to face the difficulties
But in the end we look like the prettiest sight

So don't put yourself out
Don't give up at the start
Because the warmth is inside you
And it will spread form your heart

THE MIGHTY FLAME

I sat outside with a lamp in my hand
It was almost night
It was a simple one made of clay
That gave birth to a little light

I don't even know why
But I felt the need to protect that light
Because every time the wind touched it
It would shake and shiver with fright

My hands covered it completely
Leaving just one tiny spot
It was so small and insignificant
Yet the amount of joy it brought!

It burned with it's brightest light
And on it's own it shined
It withstood the mighty wind
With a flame that was one of a kind

But there was a point
When it went out
And the mighty flame died
Not even a cry, not even a shout

I ran back inside
And gave birth to it again
Slowly the flame grew
Like it had faced no pain

It was a dancing flame
It was stronger and it was brighter
And it wouldn't give way to the darkness
Because this little light was a fighter

This lamp taught me many a thing
To always be your own light
And size doesn't matter
As long as you give it all your might

For the world you may be small
Just an insignificant flame
But for some you will make a difference
And they will never forget your name

DIWALI

It's celebration time everywhere
A sense of happiness grips the air
Good over evil, light over dark
Joyfully we ignite a spark

The flames of the lamps flicker
And the night seems to come in quicker
So that we can see the beautiful lights
The give life to the sky of the night

The darkness never finds it's way around
The night is lit up with every color found
Every house you see looks bright
Decorated with any kind of light

The Festival of Lights or Diwali
Is one we celebrate with glee
Laughter, shouts and sometimes a scream
For a few days you are living in a dream

You can sit on your terrace and see the sky
An array of rockets and Colors will go by
We buy new dresses and laugh together
Diwali will go on, no matter what weather!

It's a true indian festival I would say
For the entire year we wait for this day
So have lots of fun and spend time with family
And let me just add, HAPPY DEEPAVALI !!