Sparkle.
No night could be darker than this.
Starless and chilled,
its breath thickens with cold the minutes
of 2019 remaining
and snaps at the old year's sap until
clock's final chimes ring out defeat.
Then starts the colours of change.
No sky could be lit more than this.
No show so bright
while firework frenzy ends shivers
of London crowd's wait
and lifts the mind of ice-raked spirit
to awe-raised warmth of New Year.
Firework sparkle earns hurrays.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
Offline) - Published: December 31st, 2019 05:50
- Comment from author about the poem: A two-year-old New Year tribute recently tweaked but hope you enjoy.
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Comments7
Well written 👌
I hope this year we can all be a better version of our selfs, and spread love and happiness. 🌹
I second that wish for the coming new year Nemo - Love and happiness is just what we all need to spread - thanks for the visit and read of Sparkle.
Could any night be darker when the chilled air is charged with expectation of a good years gifts ahead and the delight of a sky lit up with fireworks.
Yes, a good fireworks display is indeed an exciting, thrilling show.
Your words have lit my touch paper already.... an air of expectation is buzzing.
So pleased my few words brought the touch-light to your buzz dear D.A. - time for festive fireworks brings thrills galore for poets like me and delighted you get the same excitement. Happy New Year .
Lovely message to accompany your unique and refreshing style. Another enjoyable read, Fay.
Thanking you muchly Nicholas for stopping by to read and review my verse on Sparkle. Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
A fine write Fay. Or if upper-class: 'Hurrah! Tally-ho!' and all that posh rubbish! lol.
Pleased you enjoyed the read dear Orchi.
ANGELA here - Good evening FAY - Im just catching up on MPS before the party starts @ 10pm in Brians Flat to welcome in 2020 - AMEN. 2019 has been dramatic for us because - not only were we together after 15 months 11,500 miles apart(why is NZ so so far away from the UK ? !) but also we know that we will be together for ever AMEN ! So 2020 will be a very special Year for US ! A real NEW BEGINNING ! We were shocked & saddened to read ANDYS News - though we had been forwarned - It seemed so final & so sudden ! We have promised Him our suport & our Prayers 24/7.
Blessings & Peace & Joy
Love ANGELA & BRIAN
🧡💙🧡💙🧡
Thank you for your generous comment my friend. Have a wonderful party together tonight dear Angela - enjoy the end of any parting as the turn of New Year leaves much to look forward to and may 2020 bring you both special happiness of blessed beginnings.
May each sparkle shine like a bright thought, a selfless deed, and a warm welcoming heart.
Humble thanks dear Suresh for this lovely comment on Sparkle.
May your New Year be filled with the light of glory and wonder Fay.
Andy.
Thank you my friend for such an inspiring comment on my few words to year's end with Sparkle - - firework displays this year must have meant little after your ordeal dear Andy - sending prayerful thoughts and sincere New Year wishes for 2020.
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