bonfire night

I love our family bonfire nights  . . .

on saturday, after dark we gathered, family big & small

craggy bonfire built in the depths of grannies garden

cosy hats & gloves to hand, warm woollies & sturdy boots

brimming bowls of homemade soup to keep the chill at bay

marshmallows ready for toasting over the fire

when slowly but surely the heavens opened and my did it rain

strange lot that we are, most perceived, determined to the end

we still burnt our fire & set off rockets soaring into the rain

stood mesmerised by crackling fire & the warmth of the flames

the tiny sparks dancing up into the dark night sky

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then inside we dashed to mugs of hot tea

steaming dry in front of the roaring fire

to much fun & laughter, i love our family get togethers

our belated 5th november, bonfire night celebration