UPDATE: I am so thrilled to share that I was one of the winners in this contest. I am looking forward to the critique from the generous Erin Siu @erinsiu. Can’t thank @KaitlynLeann17 and @LydiaLukidis enough for organizing this!

I chanced upon the #Fallwritingfrenzy hosted by @KaitlynLeann17 and @LydiaLukidis on Twitter. Participants are to choose one of 15 images to be inspired by and write something #kidlit in fewer than 200 words. Because I LOVE writing to prompts, I couldnt resist!

It was hard choosing and I actually ended up writing two pieces. After much agonizing, I had to choose one entry to send in, so I decided to go with the one that made me feel all warm and happy.

Here’s my entry for image 15

Amma, is Diwali here?

Amma,

Your Sari rustles like the crisp fall leaves 

Your braid swings with the autumn breeze

Your Bindi shines like the bright full moon

Your kohl-lined eyes look like lotus blooms

Your bangles jingle like a bird’s sweet song

Your Puja bells ring as I clap along

Lamps alit, the night is full of cheer

Tell me, Amma, is Diwali here?