Waiting for Fireworks on the Fourth of July
Is what I've waited for all day.
The booms that seem to explode even before the colors appear
Let me know where to look next without fear.
A colorful burst of steaming light falls gently down
As loud whistles and crackling noises fill our town.
Another, another, and even another boom followed by light
Fill the sky overlapping to create a most delightful sight.
I am amazed by each new burst of light and sound
Sharing the Ahhhhs and Ohhhhs of everyone around.
This night concludes a day of celebration at the park
Filled with food, fun, and family all waiting for the dark.
That is when our liberty and freedom are symbolized
With red, white and blue explosions glorified
By a final display of Old Glory surrounded by streams Of gold and silver raining down with care
To say that our flag is still there.
Published by Mary Martin
Non-profit management, volunteer leadership and education have been primary in Mary's professional life. She taught art classes to both children and adults at DOD MWR, DOD Schools, Merced Junior College, Thr... View profile
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Post a CommentI did attend a few of the fireworks displays at the Wooster College, and I did enjoy seeing the fireworks. But for most farm families, the 4th of July could just as easily be hay making time, not picnic time!
Very nice.
Wonderful I felt like i was on the picnic blanket stretched out looking up at that 4th of July sky, great poem Mary, thank you...:0)