As we celebrate bonfire night
Let us remember when it all began
Guy Fawkes tried to blow up Parliament
The government of the day was not a fan
His attempt to destroy failed
For his treachery he was hung
Today we all celebrate bonfire night
With everyone having lots of fun
With fireworks and sparklers
Jumping jacks, bangers and mushy peas
The fire burning lightening up the sky
See the rockets flying over the trees
The smell of bonfire toffee
Fireworks displaying so bright
The fire well alight now
Lightning up the darkest night
Remember to be careful
For fireworks can burn and maim
Let your parents light them all
Keeping all away from hurt and pain
Malcolm G Bradshaw
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Guy Fawkes was an anarchist, burned at the stake for treason, and rightly so. Some would say governments, once elected, forget they were put there by the people and the people have the right to remove them.
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This really is a beautiful poem. I never knew that guy Fawkes wasn’t actually a fictional character, it’s good to know 🙂
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