The Fifth Of November! Poem by Denis Martindale

Yeah, finally, the fifth is here!
November, back once more!
When dazzling fireworks appear
To cause their great furore!
When Dad's take charge as children stand,
Eyes popping in their heads,
As rockets rise above the land
Displaying blues and reds!

With Catherine wheels that swirl and fizz
And sparklers at arms' length
And bursting bangers all-a-tizz,
Exerting all their strength...
And warmed-up treats devoured fast,
Ears tingling in the cold,
Yet thankful hearts enjoy the blast
That each mind can behold!

The money going up in smoke,
Yet sights that still enthrall,
While sipping Pepsi or a Coke,
Most folks will have a ball...
No wonder some from windows stare,
From bedrooms smiling, too,
For they saved money, paid no share,
Yet loved the chance to view!

Perhaps some pounds kept back and saved,
No penny for the guy,
Supporting heroes that have braved,
Some poppies still to buy...
Children in Need is on the way
With Christmas Day quite soon!
Yet for the fifth, at end of day,
Let's smile beneath the moon!


Denis Martindale, copyright, November 2013.