Dots n dashes
Spots n Splashes
Celebrate triumph
Underlying strife
Given a pause

Incense sticks lamps
Coconuts fruits leaves
Garlands for deities
Come up for air
This too shall pass

Flowers in opulence
Prayers for strength
Appeals for mercy
We do it again
Can we surmount

Chants conches drums
Revoke the ancient
Recount the stories
Do it in the now
Live let live

Body and soul
Immersed dancing
Essences of a past
Write and learn
A mother blesses all

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