Darkness falls as the excitement rises
Your voice, my dear, rings clear in the crowd
How long? When will it start?
Soon I reply, shouldn’t be much longer
And so, we stand and we wait.
The two of us in a sea of one thousand
Brought together to watch the yearly display
Woolly hats pulled low, snug over pink ears
Bright knitted scarves and muddy boots
Waiting, in unison, we stamp our feet against the cold.
Finally, a voice booms over the microphone
Counting down from ten!
A thousand eyes shoot up
Waiting for the telltale boom
Oh! How the colours explode across the sky!
A bright smile lights up your face
You’re simply lost in the display
While everyone else oohs and ahhs
I can only watch your face
The childish excitement
The loss of adult restraint as the colours consume you
The display, the magic, the wonder
Oh, how it is reflected in your eyes!
The cold forgotten, your smile grows wide
The display reaches its finale
A brilliant explosion of colour, pure magic darting through the sky
A chorus of booms and children’s delighted screams
You’ve always loved fireworks
And so, we must go to every display!
You say you lose yourself in the magic of it all
My reply, my love, I lose myself by watching you
My Firework.
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Clara Ipsum (Pseudonym) (
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Sparkling images explode in your words Clara ~ well done.
Kind regards, Alan
Hi Alan,
Thank you for your kind words. I wasn't too certain about posting this one because it doesn't feel 100% finished... But hey, I'm pleased I did anyway!
Sometimes, Clara, you just have to light the blue touchpaper and see what happens!
Beautiful to have such a love for another..beautiful colours taking you to another world as you watch from a distance ...the magic of simplicity in life...wonderful 🌹
Hi thank you so much for your kind words
My pleasure🌹
Clara, I love this poem. The lead-in, the structure, the tender feelings of love that shine through, and the beautiful declaration of love at the end. Well crafted!
Fred, thank you kindly. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!
Beautiful loving write Clara, it is complete nothing needs to be changed.
Andy
Andy,
Thank you. Your confirmation that nothing needs to be changed has pleased me indeed. Always appreciate your time.
Am so pleased to have caught this tribute to firework displays and woven with wonder for their effect on those faces we love this read has to be one of your best dear Clara. I enjoyed every line......... Fay
Fay, thank you so much for your kind words! I am so pleased you enjoyed it. It's a wonderful feeling to be enjoying the moment so fully that you just have to write a poem about it! Always appreciate your time!
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