I wait for this time
And recall from chime
From mind of mine, the festival of kites

I eager for this celebration with   lots of   affection.
Unusual excitement and never-ending fascination

When I see in  the sky through my eyes
The beautiful kites, floating in air with the great pride

I wish to fly very- very
The kites flying in the day light
And fire-lanterns moving from the terrace at night

I sit on chair and stare very high
With lots of fun and the charming air

Fire-Lanterns moving like twinkling star
Going very fast and very far,
In the sky of city, making marvelous beauty…

The delicious undhiyu and the  ladoos so sweet
Savor on that day with friends I meet.
The excited, voracious, sporty people in the Surat city
Enjoy this carnival leaving their duty

On the festival of kites
Take oath in mind
Have a strong ambition with positive sight

I wish this festival never ends
And the precious moments with my friends…
I wish I come back in city of Surat

I wait for this time
And recall from chime
From mind of mine, the festival of kites

HAPPY UTTARAYAN

Wishing you I am, in advance;
Because miss I do not wish to this chance.

With til-gud ladus, undhiyu n jelebi please do celebrate.
Also, different coloured and shaped kites do create.

Festivals are fun, so endanger yourselves do not.
In kite-strings do not get entangled or caught.

Life is very precious; please do take good care.
And this poem, with your beloveds, please share.

Birds like humans; victims, easily become.
Throats get slit; that's why, It's imperative, to take care some.

Enjoy we must, and traditions follow too;
If care taken is, whilst doing so, we won't have to rue.

Armin Dutia Motashaw