The black cuckoo
hidden among dense leaves-
seldom to be seen-
brings in its throat,
Diwali
in Spring dawn-
to make
a festival of lights
in the dark corners
of my core.
Posted for Susan’s Midweek Motif ~ Dark Moon, New Moon @ Poets United
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sumanar/lekha 
Yes, yes. I feel it from your words. Let the lights rise.
Oh this is soo beautiful!
You paint a lovely image with your words, The picture you chose to accompany your words is equally stunning.
Imagery of the black cuckoo is marvellous – such a happy time that bringer of light – though I wonder how it must feel to celebrate with one piece of you always missing
Oh yes, a beautiful and timely piece. The black cuckoo announcing the significant event, Festival of Lights, is most impressive.
Happy Diwali, Sumana!
Happy Diwali Sumana! This was a nice poem of yours! Always nice and sweet!
How we need the festival of light in these dark times. Let’s shine them all over the world!
I love this festival of light.
Happy Diwali to you Sumana!!
Beautiful – deceptively simple, then it becomes a profound metaphor.
even the black Cuckoo is in the light for Diwali Great poem and Happy Diwali I might be celebrating it as well this Saturday here in Christchurch
Diwali in Spring dawn-
to make a festival of lights
in the dark corners
The artistic kolams found at the various malls were just fantastic. Happy Diwali Sumana, late as it is!
Hank
This is lovely. We have those dark corners and how wonderful to have little explosions of light.
Happy Diwali!
God bless!
A festival of lights is a lovely way to celebrate a holiday. Happy Diwali to you, Sumana!
So vivid! We definitely need to celebrate! Happy Diwali, Sumana.
Happy Diwali!
Pleased Diwali is bringing you joy.
Diwali is such a heartening and cheerful holy-day, Sumana!