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FOREST FIREWORKS FANDANGO

Deep in the forest, critters convene,  
decked out in red-white-blue  
like a woodland parade gone wild.

Sam the squirrel arrives first 
waving a tiny flag  
and saluting every oak tree in sight.

The raccoons show up next sporting star-spangled bandanas,  
looking suspiciously patriotic  
for creatures who steal snacks.

Owls hoot the national anthem  
slightly off-key,  
but with tremendous heart.

When the fireworks begin, the whole forest gasps~  
bursts of color bloom above the treetops  
like sky-flowers of freedom.

All the creatures whisper a soft, patriotic chorus:  
“God bless America…  
and please pass the picnic leftovers.”
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Buhagiar Avatar
June 29, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Quite a fun poem. Saturdays and Sundays during the summer are fireworks galore in Malta.
Hind Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 5:49 PM
HAHAAH!! :p
Rolland Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 4:17 PM
wonderful and fantastic, vive la poésie, thank you so much
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 1:25 PM
A fantastic medley of forest critters coming to life.
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 5:34 AM
What a wonderful fandango
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