Firework party, a little early

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Thu, 02 Nov 2023
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9 comments
 

Fizzy fireworks, sparkling lights:
no fear here
of ghosts or bombs,
but colourful exciting sights –
squeals, bright eyes,
a rolling surprise:
wheesh, whoosh, swish!
a rocket’s little shriek,
cold nose, pink cheek.
Melting marshmallows,
and the delight
of
holding
a
sparkler
in
the
dark
November night!

Certificate U
Poem
For children
Children's

Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You've encapsulated all the sights and sounds of Fireworks night brilliantly with this poem Rhiannon.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. I think we all can take pleasure in it, and the sounds and sparkle and enjoyment lend itself to poetry! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

"Fizzy fireworks, sparkling lights:
no fear here
of ghosts or bombs.."

 

The joy just jumps out of this poem. Perfect for this time of year. Just lovely, Rhiannon :)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. Glad to know that's how it comes over. Based on a happy time, with family and their young friends. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries on the fun! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Holding a sparkler is always a delight and with kids around especially! I have a close friend who's birthday is on Guy Fawkes (or something). So I wish him the best,

& Nolan

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, yes, such a simple thing, but gives a lot of pleasure, and with supervision can be held quite young.

Chidlren prefer the longlasting, simple fireworks I think, like Catherine Wheels and fountains, and not too loud bangs! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

"wheesh, whoosh, swish!
a rocket’s little shriek,
cold nose, pink cheek."
every year you have a fresh, vivid poem about fireworks :0) Just as with your Springtime poems of snowdrops then daffodils, I love how you highlight special times

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. I thought it was nice to share a happy time with children, and as with the flowers pleasure to take in simple colour splashes! and it does lend itself to alliteration! Rhiannon