POEM STARTER

Write a poem through the eyes of a child, capturing their wonder at a fireworks display.

In the absence of elaborate and highly descriptive language, think how else you can capture an atmosphere of wonder.

Firework

People often ask you what is your favorite childhood memory

That is really easy for me to answer

I was getting starburst’s from the hotel vending machine

My heart fluttering excitedly as I waited to for the candy to drop

BOOM!! CRACK!! BOOM!!

My eyes quickly went to the window next to me

I stood on my tippy toes so I could properly observe

My eyes growing wide with excitement

Staring out with baited breath

I saw bright lights bursting in the sky

More powerful and colorful than any starbursts

It looked like real stars

Exploding for our amusement

I was so entranced I completely forgot my candy

But I didn’t mind

It’s much sweeter to unexpectedly witness magic

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