How eager are the children as they look up into the sky,
Reacting to a theatre of sound, colour and light,
A euphoria of expectation, the holding of breath,
The lighting of the bonfire, on top sits the awesome guy,
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Memories of childhood bonfire nights came flooding back reading this. Lovely poem. Andrew x
Dear Ernestine, from start to finish, this was beautiful and I could watch the display before my minds eye.Brilliant.Love Duncan
It took me back to when I was a boy. All the excitement, sounds and colours. Not to mention the baked potatoes and butter! A lovely poem.
Great poem Ernestine. The visuals here had me feeling the heat from the fire myself. Sincerely, Mary
Wonderful..... nothing like a bonfire. I enjoyed the imagery in this one.