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Penny For the Guy

It’s the fifth of November; Bonfire Night is finally here
The guy is set alight, oh how the little children cheer

Smoke billows, flames dance, tiny faces are aglow
We eat hot chestnuts; munching them with great gusto

Mummy gives me a sparkler it burns with a dazzling light
Sparks fly like liquid silver, they are wondrous sight

Such a kaleidoscope of colours light up the evening sky
A rocket blooms like a chrysanthemum way up high

Golden sparks stream as the catherine wheels spin
Hear the cracker jack explode; their noise makes such a din

Fireworks illuminate the sky, the crowd gasps with delight
The display ends in a crescendo on this gala Guy Fawkes night

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Reason A. Poteet December 3, 2016 at 4:16 PM Super rhyme and you paint the picture of Nov 5 in London quite well. Enjoyed the read and congrats on your placement. Jan Allison December 3, 2016 at 5:22 PM Thanks so much Reason:-) hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton November 30, 2016 at 9:23 AM super imagery Jan congrats on 4th hugs Jan Allison November 30, 2016 at 12:02 PM Many thanks Shadow:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper November 29, 2016 at 11:11 PM Love your poem, Jan, good luck in the contest Hugs Eve Jan Allison November 30, 2016 at 2:41 AM Thanks Eve:-) We watched the local firework display from our kitchen window:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso November 6, 2016 at 12:59 AM I was reading a few poems on this topic, I am thinking this must be a UK thing, as I failed to get the meaning! :) Maybe one more glass of wine will help! Jan Allison November 6, 2016 at 4:50 PM Yes its a UK think Arthur Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the houses of parliament but got caught out. Hugs Jan xx

Wendy Rycroft November 5, 2016 at 11:49 AM Well described great poem x Jan Allison November 6, 2016 at 4:50 PM Thanks Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France November 5, 2016 at 11:22 AM Jan, this is wonderful, a winner ~ Jan Allison November 6, 2016 at 4:50 PM not sure about it being a winner lol I try and hope for the best these days:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray November 3, 2016 at 5:06 PM Gosh, you transported me back when I wasn't expecting it Jan. Guy is not so celebrated in Ireland, but I have just revisited the catherine wheel leaving a black mark on our scullery wall. Thank you for that. Jan Allison November 6, 2016 at 4:51 PM Never say Never Jean!:-) hugs Jan xx Jean Murray November 4, 2016 at 6:36 PM I planned to give up when I hit sixty Jan. Maybe I should rethink. Jan Allison November 4, 2016 at 3:40 PM We have bonfire night tomorrow Jean but I am out for a meal celebrating 4 birthdays this week and two of the party have just announced their engagement... he is in his early seventies:-) :-) this proves its never too late to find love again:-):-)hugs jan xx

Mark Paul Van Der Merwe November 3, 2016 at 5:30 AM Brings back many memories as a naughty boy with fireworks - LOL loved this write Jan - all the best with the contest. Mark Jan Allison November 4, 2016 at 3:38 PM Thanks Mark good to see you back again:-) hugs Jan xx

Ettie Christian-Bowling November 2, 2016 at 6:37 PM Hello Dear Jan ...as always I find your work full of youth and vivid details and this poem is no different...Good luck in the contest!-Love Ettie Jan Allison November 2, 2016 at 6:37 PM Thanks for a lovely comment Ettie:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May November 2, 2016 at 6:23 PM Very nicely written Jan..best wishes Jan Allison November 2, 2016 at 6:34 PM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne November 2, 2016 at 5:57 PM Amazing Jan, this is a definite fave. Jan Allison November 2, 2016 at 6:34 PM Thanks so much Armand:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner November 2, 2016 at 9:17 AM Sounds a lot like out Fourth of July celebrations. Really a fun read, Jan. Jan Allison November 2, 2016 at 5:05 PM Thanks Daniel:-) hugs Jan xx

Paloma P November 2, 2016 at 4:59 AM I had to research Guy (Guido) Fawkes to understand this one, oh those Roman Catholic English activists trying to blow Parliament, sounds like a good enough reason for a bonfire! :) Jan Allison November 2, 2016 at 5:06 PM LOL thanks for the comment Paloma:-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis November 2, 2016 at 3:31 AM I wonder how many Britons are there who would like to imitate Guy's action and have results at the same time. A fabulous write dear, Jan, but should there be a note at the bottom explaining what is all about for the not well informed like me? Haha! A seven my dear! Jan Allison November 2, 2016 at 5:07 PM Thanks Demetrios:-) hugs Jan xx

Probir Gupta November 1, 2016 at 11:32 PM A beautiful picture of our Diwali festival just over here ... Enjoyed very much ... GL ... Jan Allison November 2, 2016 at 5:07 PM Thanks for dropping by Probir:-) hugs Janxx

White Wolf November 1, 2016 at 8:24 PM Wonderful poem Jan, simply stunning Jan Allison November 2, 2016 at 5:08 PM Thanks Rick:-) hugs Jan xx