This is poem #9 of my Poetry Portfolio for class.

Poetry Portfolio--My Sister's Bubbles

Floating above my hand outstretched
Is a bubble--a reflective rainbow
Blowing from a wand in her fingers
Belonging to my one baby sister
She flies around, shouting all about
Bubbles float beyond my eyes
Seeing them lift above her head
While our parents laugh at the sight
Bringing their eyes upon her
Their interest in her every move
Running around with the dog
Showering bubbles around their heads
They try to hold each one in their hands
While they levitate above mine
Imagining their invincibility towards
My sister’s shrill voice, screeching 
Along the yard like a siren, blaring
Without an emergency, save my ego
As the last bubble pops in my hand

Russell Sivey

funfree verse

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Maria Williams

Date: 8/21/2017 6:31:00 AM

Oh bubbles, brings out the kid in us even to this day. I love how you have brought this delightful scene to a close with that last effervescent 'pop' in your hand. Brilliant poem Russell....Maria

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 8/21/2017 5:56:00 AM

Oh, so charming and whimsical and joyous - this reminds me so of wonderful times with my older sister and brother! We were not allowed to fight, so we became close and still are, and we had some amazing adventures together. This takes me back to such a time, sublime - I love it! Thanks for sharing, my friend! :-)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/20/2017 12:42:00 PM

effervescent write, dear russel... this gives the simple bubbles a sense of excitement through your engaging lines especially the last line... you are on a roll!..huggs

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/20/2017 6:38:00 AM

I think you put in one earlier like this one that I enjoyed? This finalized version is just perfect. I can see it, feel it, hear it. Very well done! You have brought the scene to the reader :)