The Festival Of Colours

Holi is a festival in India also known as the "festival of colours".People chase and colour each other with dry powder and coloured water.

We'd wake up at 5 in the morning
Back then when we were small
And make water balloons silently
So we wouldn't wake up all
You'd help me fill them with water
And then teach me how to tie
And we'd make loads of them to throw
On friends, family and passer-by
We'd sabotage the bathroom
And flood it with water everywhere
And make millions of balloons
And throw them together down the stairs
You'd often scold me for wasting water
When we were making balloons
But i probably should've forgiven you
Because you left too soon
It's 5 in the morning today
And surprisingly it's holi again
And I'm up but not making water balloons
But bearing your absence's pain
The bathroom isn't noisy now
And the floor is comparatively dry
Except for the few drops of my tears
Falling off me while I cry
There are people playing holi down
And I've taken refuge , feeling so blue
Hiding from everyone today
And siblings that remind me of you.
But there isn't much that I can do
Reminscing those moments, as they come and hit
I feel lonely and gloomy alone
Even though everyone is in a great spirit.

Author's Note

Constructive criticism is always appreciated!

Reviews

[Abraham George]

thanks, i am also from India the southern part , so i never got a chance to celebrate Holi. your words and really make me feel to have in between the streets on a Holi-Day.

Last few line i didn't like . because i don't like sad, emotions and those parts.
i am sorry if that hurts you ,

still i love this piece of work

[Sonakshi Arora]

Thank you ! I miss my brother at such times and so wrote them. Happy holi to you :)

[Abraham George]

Same to you.
I don't have a sister,but i always wish i have one little sister

[Dits]

Soo this is for your bro right ....Well if you go serious ...Even your friends can seem your sisters ...
Thanks for sharing your reason for not having interest in playing Holi .... Hopefully next year we guys may work on it ...

[Manasa.L]

wow, very heartfelt. I do have a younger sister and I cold feel the love you have for your brother.
I don't celebrate holi but love the way how it brings happiness to everyone.
Hope you will feel good soon.Keep smiling and keep writing.

[Sonakshi Arora]

Thank you so much :D
Happy holi to you!

[Manasa.L]

Thanks and happy holi to you too

[Sonakshi Arora]

Thank you :)