The silent sound

 

The city is decked amidst abundant cheer

Processions erupt from every here and there

The throng is filled with deep gratitude

Behold ! The Lord comes with His gandeur

His followers celeberate with aplomb 

Strew the air with myriad hues and petals

The chant of His auspicious name

Amidst humming of echoing hymns

The thunder of resounding  drum beats

Dipped in shrill chimes and constant rattle

And the gong of tumultous metal bells 

Hammer symphony with  barrel drums and cymballs

Then the trumpet bellows to trample the sound

Like a rampaging trunk conquers the wood

Finally they reach the eidifice to worship the deity

The sentiment is lifted to a higher pitch and pace

The entire euphoria explodes to a mounting cresendo

The diety gives a large ear to many a silent breath

That fail to weave prayers in deep awe and faith.

Delhi

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