Anticipation of Eid

Wanted to write about a lot of things....my head is about to burst because of the random collission of thoughts. Thousands are words are aimlessly crashing into a thousand more ideas and in the end all that remains is a graffitti on my neuron walls....wonder what that might look like...
Of the things I had wanted to write about were the story in full in my head 'Desperate Times', which is gaining momentum every passing day and will soon will be pounding at my cranium demanding to be delivered; something nice n sweet about dawn....while actually witnessing the beginning of the day; something about the process of writing..how it is exclusive and all-encompassing at the same time; something about romance and love. But my desire to write about Eid has surpassed all other ideas...and since it is Chaand Rat I can indulge.
Eid day is the single most happiest day of the year. Dad and I will for the Anthem to come on TV, while Mom and Bro will for the moon to be hidden behind the clouds. WE wish for the Eid ASAP and THEY wish to extend the Ramzan by one more day. We hold our breaths (Dad and I) and eagerly watch the sky. Today the sky was cloudy and only Venus was visible, so I feared tomorrow may not be Eid. But Dad was hopeful. And then finally the announcer came on Tv and uttered the much anticipated two words "Eid Mubarak"- Happy Eid.
And then came the song : and that was my most favorite moment of the year. I love the song. It is so beautiful and so touchy.
The best thing about Eid is the sense of solidarity all around. The ever-prevalent benevolence of
people on the streets, the way no one is sad or mad. They smile at a stranger and feel happy at the sight of unknown faces because they all share a common joy. This day is for bonding, for pleasant surprises and for catching up with old friends, and for finishing up incomplete conversations. This day is free of work hazarads and animousity, competition and hypocrisy.
This day is for all to be all. I LOVE EID!!!!!

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Rummaging through the mess of memory
You will stumble upon this relic and
Remember a day of happiness
A time you spent with family
Surrounded by good thoughts.
You will remember the compassionate vibes
And you will remember the fond smiles.
That will be the gift of time-
the gift you can cherish forever.
--------------------------------------Tracy