Peaceful Explosions

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 05 Nov 2016
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10 comments
 

Sparkles in the sky,
rushing sounds to shock and shake,
when black the sky on frosty night
displays that thrill, excite, they make 
in colours flashing bright,
and bonfire warming rosy cheeks
– kiddies cling amidst the shrieks,

but do not fear and quake,
as others do in far-off lands
where traitors strut with vile commands
and plot the people to oppress
in savage murder and distress,
and some attempt to stop their lust
with dangerous explosions thrust;

oh, may those tanks and swords be turned
into new ploughs, gunpowder burned
only in safe displays like these,
the darkness decorate just to please.

[IP: on the theme of ‘gunpowder, treason and plot’]

 

Certificate U
Poem
Families
Philosophy
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

That's a really good use of the inspiration point. I was thinking when I set it how (sadly) current it is in so many ways

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Insert, and for the cherries. It seemed good to start and finish with a pleasing, pleasurable, use of (mild) explosion. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Your take on the I P is really good and to write in such a short amount of time is brilliant Rhiannon.

Very astute and makes you think.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

thanks, Jenny. Some thoughts that have been around for some time, but thoughts on the IP focussed them. I enjoy seeing fireworks done well (not too many big bangs!). Off to see a little display at the Nursing Home, I don't expect they'll do too many big bangs! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Well done on this 'cherried' piece.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Luigi. It came into form rather unexpectedly! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ray Schaufeld on

Good one Rhiannon. Shows what is happening today in the Uk and elsewhere. It also reminded me of the history of Guy Fawkes night.smiley

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Elsie. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Ed Crane on

better wind turbines for power and water.

Ironic though the aim of those naughty Catholics back in 1605 was not disimilar to those of IS now. Lets hope their dirty deeds lead to fun for kids in the future.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Ed. I've only just noticed this, as I'm getting very spasmodic feedback notification.

Interesting comments. The present IS crisis has been very vast and horrific and desiring to enslave all. Rhiannon