Happy…

I pause before I type “Diwali”.
Just so “Happy” this Diwali.

It’s not new clothes or new mithaai.
Just sweet laughter this Diwali.

In mourning white, I’m colourfully
Decked in Uno this Diwali.

Gigantic balls of pasted chaawal
Help me swallow this Diwali.

The little one, still struggling with words,
Shows me how to mean “Diwali.”

Go, Misra, build your life again.
You’ve found your Happy this Diwali.