On One July Night

Gathering, waiting
As dusk settles near,
Patiently anticipating 
To watch and to hear

The first shooting spark
To utter a boom,
And fill up the dark
With a crackling bloom

Familiar faces angled
To get the best view,
Of a sky spangled
With red, white and blue

Joined by the fireflies
And their show of light,
'Til the last firework dies
On one July night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Bowring Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 1:29 AM
A lovely poem Kelly - so well written. Wonderful imagery. Thank you for sharing.
Deschler Avatar
January 26, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Thank you for reading, Christina ... I appreciate the kind words :)
Daniel Avatar
July 15, 2023 at 7:34 AM
Great rhyme, Kelly, I love these kind of short lines rhyming:)
Deschler Avatar
January 23, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Joanna :)
Rose  Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 6:33 PM
You bring me back to memories of days of old, when watching fireworks, made our hearts swell with pride Kelly. You poem is amazing, have a blessed evening. :)
Deschler Avatar
January 23, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Vie, as always :)
Mcconnell Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Nice penning Kelly, with good rhyme and flow with really nice imagery too. Blessings,Gordon
Deschler Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Gordon, as always :)
Ray Avatar
July 6, 2023 at 10:29 AM
such a great placid walk into the ensuing heavens asunder in sound and color...loved it
Deschler Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Timothy :)
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