NEW YEAR'S EVE
I let my dogs out at midnight,
And sat down to write.
There was an explosion outside,
And my dogs tried to hide.
They hit the back door raising a fuss.
"Mom! Let us in! They're shooting at us!"
I opened the door, saw their reason for fear.
The town shot off fire works to encourage good cheer.
They lit up the sky as I watched from my deck,
With my dogs close beside me craning their necks.
As a rainbow of color filled up the air,
I said "Don't be afraid boys. Happy New Year.
Copyright © Judy Ball | Year Posted 2023
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