BONFIRE NIGHTS
weeks before
our peace disturbed
by bangers
November 4th
a twelve hour siege
in the noise-zone
in the morning
the dog sniffs stale smoke
is off her food
November 5th
explosions all evening
the house shakes
despite the gales
rockets light the sky
illuminate rain
November 6th
still the sound of fireworks
in the street
© Gerald England
Composed: Gee Cross, 6th November 2000
Unpublished
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