Thursday 19 July 2018

Fireworks


Fireworks

Today
the forecast is fair to good
light the blue touch paper
in Victoria’s Secrets
and retire to bed
a safe distance for
getting naked flames
under control
planning a spectacular
an enjoyable display
of lightning and spray
underneath the night sky
because tonight
there should be stars
up there
a shooting super red giant
your favourite and mine
 boxed securely
in crimson filigree lace
hard stiff underwiring
four clasps fastened tight
hook eye and sinker
probing pressing
pushing buttons
taste the lamb
relish the mutton
chops dripping with rich sauce
soon in flame
the Roman candle
ambitious undertaking
with only two hands
one cautiously unwrapping
whilst the second
otherwise engaged
in ripping off flimsy packaging
busy igniting flammable liquids
take care  
read the instructions
some rockets
can reach vast height
puffy engorged inflated
before exploding
stuffed and sated
an enormous bang
hold the fountain firm
but not too tight
they are beautiful
gasps and sparks
release showers in the dark
have loud surprising
sound effects
when gunpowder
is not kept in check
savour it taking time
before sinking your teeth
into the fire burnished
toffee apple
the dripping sugar pears
sweet sticky
on the teeth
roll it with your tongue
for release
swallow
and taste relief
Tomorrow
the forecast is fair to good
never throw your rocket
put it in your pocket
and return
once the fuse is lit.




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