The stealing light

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The lights come on when the world falls asleep

It was a way of stealing light 

to outdo the dark

Though there's no warmth like that found in the rays of the Sun.

"It does help," I heard one say,

"to be able to see what goes on

around you."

"Indeed, it does," someone else replies

And I agree.

Though in my heart I wondered at the darkness 

that sometimes grips one that light

cannot soothe or dispel.

As I watched the fireworks light up the night

A stunning display

almost at my doorstep

to show me how light

raised up a night

to keep one awake

to abide by the wonders before us.

I was glad for its colourful luminnence.

-shobana-

Happy Deepavali to everyone celebrating. I hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends.