Maa...

 AN ODE TO GODDESS DURGA

Glitters of gold in the sky,

Ebony boughs with velvet leaves,

Sparkling dewdrops the wind brings,

Fragrance of Shiuli everywhere,

Vivid so is the rainbow,

Making staircase,

For Mother will descend with gentle steps.

Feathers of joy fly high,

The mortal Earth rejoices;

Four days of blissful forgetfulness,

New clothes, bracelets, necklaces,

Balloons, papris, phuchkaas, 
Laughter echoes through out the air.

Her abode is in our heart,

Though She resides in artistic splendour,

Melody floats,

Conch Shell blows,

Mantras reverberate,

Prayer begins,

"Alleviate pain, animosity and poverty.

Restore faith and peace. Bountiful of

grains for every single mouth to feed."

Strength She gives,

To fight every evil,

Fear we no longer feel,

For Her blessings inspire,

To live life with courage and zeal.