Colors fly, people cheer,
Laughter rings, everyone's spirit is high.
Friends are playing,
But I sit with books and me.
Water splashes, bright and loud,
Music plays and everyone's happy.
Though I am missing all the fun, I must study, I can't run,
Exams are here.
One day soon, when work is done,
I will join the dance and fun.
Holi will come again next year, and I will play for sure.
For now, I learn and let it be, dreaming of colors waiting for me.
