Little Thoughts Press Issue Fourteen: Traditions and Rituals featuring the poem "Dhol Drums" by Kerenza Peugniez. Kerenza Peugniez is a primary school music teacher in East London. She loves reading, writing, crisps, walks, quirky clothing and of course, music, singing and playing flute, gamelan and many other instruments. She first had a piece of music published at age 12 but is delighted, some 30 years later, to have poems published in Tyger, Tyger, The Toy, The Dirigible

The Warmth of the Diya The vibrant diya It’s light flickers from the winds trying to extinguish it My hands shields it from the harsh winds coming for it It’s light shines in the cold darkness of the night Signifying the warmth of my loved ones Helping me through the darkness of my life I set it down outside my doorstep Luring good luck and love towards my house It’s light shines brighter now I think it’s gained strength And can now handle the cruel winds tormenting it Holi F