Fireworks On Tv

Saw the fireworks on TV
Exploding o'er the city;
The river and the bridges
Made the scene look extra-pretty.

Yet it was not at all the same
As watching it outside,
When every boom that thunders
Makes the crowd electrified.

The television played some songs
With patriotic flair,
Renditions so pathetic
It was hard for us to bear.

I guess I can't complain too much - 
At least I saw the show,
But seeing it in person
Is the better way to go.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Carrillo Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 2:41 PM
Very beautiful, but I agree with you. I too had to watch it on TV. Thanks for sharing. ... Lucilla
Johnson Avatar
July 7, 2014 at 2:57 PM
The grand finale here at home sounded like holy hell breaking loose. It was AWESOME. :)
Dome Avatar
July 7, 2014 at 4:55 AM
Wonderful. so glad you enjoyed it, I did too with your words. well done best wishes. Pete.
Andresen Avatar
July 6, 2014 at 3:22 PM
- Nice to see it on TV too - nice and warm in your own living room :)) - Enjoy reading, well done, as always Ilene! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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