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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

Date: 12/3/2016 4:16:00 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
Date: 12/3/2016 5:22:00 PM

Thanks so much Reason:-) hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 11/30/2016 9:23:00 AM

super imagery Jan congrats on 4th hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 11/30/2016 12:02:00 PM

Many thanks Shadow:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 11/29/2016 11:11:00 PM

Love your poem, Jan, good luck in the contest Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 11/30/2016 2:41:00 AM

Thanks Eve:-) We watched the local firework display from our kitchen window:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/6/2016 12:59:00 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
Date: 11/6/2016 4:50:00 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

Date: 11/5/2016 11:49:00 AM

Well described great poem x

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2016 4:50:00 PM

Thanks Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 11/5/2016 11:22:00 AM

Jan, this is wonderful, a winner ~

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2016 4:50:00 PM

not sure about it being a winner lol I try and hope for the best these days:-) hugs jan xx

Jean Murray

Date: 11/3/2016 5:06:00 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
Date: 11/6/2016 4:51:00 PM

Never say Never Jean!:-) hugs Jan xx

Jean Murray
Date: 11/4/2016 6:36:00 PM

I planned to give up when I hit sixty Jan. Maybe I should rethink.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2016 3:40:00 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

Date: 11/3/2016 5:30:00 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
Date: 11/4/2016 3:38:00 PM

Thanks Mark good to see you back again:-) hugs Jan xx

Ettie Christian-Bowling

Date: 11/2/2016 6:37:00 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
Date: 11/2/2016 6:37:00 PM

Thanks for a lovely comment Ettie:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 11/2/2016 6:23:00 PM

Very nicely written Jan..best wishes

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2016 6:34:00 PM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/2/2016 5:57:00 PM

Amazing Jan, this is a definite fave.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2016 6:34:00 PM

Thanks so much Armand:-) hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/2/2016 9:17:00 AM

Sounds a lot like out Fourth of July celebrations. Really a fun read, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/2/2016 5:05:00 PM

Thanks Daniel:-) hugs Jan xx

Paloma P

Date: 11/2/2016 4:59:00 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
Date: 11/2/2016 5:06:00 PM

LOL thanks for the comment Paloma:-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/2/2016 3:31:00 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
Date: 11/2/2016 5:07:00 PM

Thanks Demetrios:-) hugs Jan xx