Light! Poem by Shankaran Kutty

I wish the world is filled with light
I love everything that is bright
For it welcomes the sun
Says goodbye to the dark night
To fill my heart
With the soft rays of dawn
Rays of hope

I wish the world is filled with light
That lets me see
When with my love
Exchange sweet nothings
Her blushing face
Or a lonely tear
Her enchanting smile

I wish the world is filled with light
To see my little ones
Run up to me
And throw their hands around
To see the sparkle in their eyes
Stain-less smile
And heartfelt laughter

I wish the world is filled with light
When I am with my dear ones
To see the affection in their eyes
Or when with friends
Who are not so benign
To read their mind
When on my fall they rejoice

I wish the world is filled with light
To see the spring flowers in bloom
The dew drops dancing
On swaying blades of lush green grass
The spread of colours
Across fallen autumn leaves
And the first mangoes that arrive in summer heat

I wish the world is filled with light
For then my heart would leap in glee
To see the raindrops that burst
Through dark monsoon clouds
And pitter patter it falls
On the puddles in my yard
Where my paper boats sail carefree.

I wish the world is filled with light
To see the rainbow arch the wet morning sky
To see the setting sun splash its hues
Across the evening sky
And then sink into the deep ocean
Whose waves die on the sandy beach
Where I stand all alone

I wish the world is filled with light
For it is when I drink in the sights
That are the miracles
HE has made
I stop to watch and in that awe
My heart reaches out to the heavens
In obeisance