Eid Poetry

On the night before Eid

We were happy indeed

My friends and I were so very excited

Just an hour ago the new moon was sighted

A sliver lit up so vividly by the falling sun

Hinting to us that tomorrow would be lots of fun

Bringing joy to the gazing eyes

As it faded into the dusking skies

Anticipation building in me like a buzz

Forgetting about all the trouble that was

Filling my mind up just a few days ago

A bonus was that at school I'd be a no-show!

Counting down impatiently the remaining hours

Until we'd wake up and take our morning showers

Sleeping was the last thing I wanted to do!

Eid

Two Eids, both unique

After a month of fasting

And after the Hajj

The gifts of Eid

The real joy from Eid

Comes in the simple things

Like greeting someone you haven't seen for years

And smelling the cologne and perfume and desserts

Receiving a hug, a gift, or new notes straight from the mint

And knowing that relatives across the ocean are also celebrating

And feeling happy for completing one's religious duty

And hearing that there will be a picnic soon

And having the chance to see a new year

And being with friends

Both old and young