November 5th in Great Britain remembers Guy Fawkes and friends when they were caught trying to blow up King James 1st in the Houses of Parliament in 1605. We know it as “The Gunpowder Plot”. We celebrate it with a bonfire on top of which an effigy of Guy Fawkes is often burnt, and firework displays.
Cover of Bonfire Night (Special Days)
The longed for day has arrived at last.
The bonfire is lit, such a wonderful sight,
Glowing in reds, blues, yellows and gold,
A welcome to all on this dark, frosty night.
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Warmth emanates from the embers within
Illuminating the faces of both young and old.
All eagerly awaiting the cacophony of sound
As fireworks explode, such a sight to behold.
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Poor Guy Fawkes rests above the flames,
Soon into the deep, fiery depths he will fall.
Sparklers clasped in dancing children’s hands
The smell of hotdogs wafts from a nearby stall.
The air grows warmer, alive with the cries
Of excitement and laughter from crowds all around.
Rockets shoot skywards while Catherine wheels
Spin giddily round from a post in the ground.
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Then as the fire dims to an eerie glow
We all trudge homeward, ready for our beds.
Another November 5th has passed eventfully by.
Leaving wonderful memories alive in our heads.
very nice as it reminds me of my native place,where we all used to have bon fire during some festivals and occassions like new year’s eve…. 
very nice article with beautiful picture
unique and very well presented poem..Thanks a lot.cheers
A wonderful poem there. What makes it come alive are those apt images. Thanks for sharing!
Born in a former British Colony [New Zealand] .. Guy Fawkes is the day before my birthday and one my family celebrated every year .. understood the significance of it .. it has been a long time since the last Bonfire night ~ a nostalgic and commemorative piece Christine
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