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The Dancing Lights

November 20, 2011
By sweetheart2598 SILVER, Atlatna, Georgia
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Lord Yes

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It is something that I can't describe
I turn my head
All of the lights consume me
They dance in their beautiful costumes
Filling the night sky
Small children stare with wonder and excitement
Their little fingers point to one light
While they describe every detail of its journey
The sparks come down to earth
They invite you to join them
When you rise up
They show off their beauty and grace
Taking you to far off places
Where only happiness lives
When they display their grand finally
Millions of people cheer
Roaring like the one of a jungle cat
While you dancing lights take a bow
And walk off stage

© Robbie M., Milford, CT

The author's comments:
My cousin and I went to go watch fireworks for Christmas.It was my first time ever seeing a fireworks show. They were all really pretty. Every time you heard a pop it was a new display which was really cool. The were so great that i felt like writing about it.
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swiftheart GOLD said...
on Nov. 26 2011 at 8:55 pm
swiftheart GOLD, Houston, Texas
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"If someone were to pay you 10 cents for every kind word you ever spoke and collect 5 cents for every unkind word, would you be rich or poor?"

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I liked it. The wording was good and every aspect played into its flow.
pinkowl BRONZE said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 11:03 pm
pinkowl BRONZE, Tyrone, Pennsylvania
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Jeremiah 29:11

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SO CUTE. made me think of my early childhood!
savetheplanet PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 11:00 pm
savetheplanet PLATINUM, Anaheim, California
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AWESOME POEM! <3 So pretty...
sweetheart2598 SILVER said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 6:01 pm
sweetheart2598 SILVER, Atlatna, Georgia
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THANX 4 ALL THE COMMENTS GUYS
slaborin98 BRONZE said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 5:38 pm
slaborin98 BRONZE, Salem, Oregon
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\&quot;Live like no tomorrow\&quot;

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i think you have a gift for taking things so small and turning it into something BIG
TapTap SILVER said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 5:31 pm
TapTap SILVER, New Berlin, Wisconsin
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Dream as if you&#039;ll live forever, love like there is no tomorrow, dance like there is no one watching.

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beautiful! never thought of it like this! fantastically written
dbk1098 PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 5:31 pm
dbk1098 PLATINUM, Rockville, Maryland
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Love this!!! 
AnimaCordis GOLD said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 5:29 pm
AnimaCordis GOLD, London, Other
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I really love this, it's beautiful

The ending was wonderful.

cookiegirl said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 9:06 am
Wow, this is well written:). this poem is beautiful.
sweetheart2598 SILVER said...
on Nov. 24 2011 at 9:16 pm
sweetheart2598 SILVER, Atlatna, Georgia
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Thank Ya'll for all the nice comments

THANK U and i'll try to read some of ya'lls writing as well

TANKS SO MUCH

 

Heck_No_Cheerios BRONZE said...
on Nov. 24 2011 at 9:05 pm
Heck_No_Cheerios BRONZE, Atlanta, Georgia
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Oh wow! This is wonderful, I love the image it creates. You can just picture the children all excited pointing and shouting in their excitement of the bright lights you describe.
megsloveslions GOLD said...
on Nov. 24 2011 at 8:26 pm
megsloveslions GOLD, Thomasville, Pennsylvania
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I love it! I really liked the descriptions!
HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on Nov. 24 2011 at 8:22 pm
HeatherBee BRONZE, I Live In, Texas
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-gasp- :D that's soo pretty!! omg I love it.. it's so lively and exciting
Wonderment DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 24 2011 at 8:22 pm
Wonderment DIAMOND, Scranton, Pennsylvania
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 l love this. I love the images it paints, I love the metaphors, I love the way it is. Great poem!
Prometheus PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 24 2011 at 4:28 pm
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Great metaphors and imagery!
Neytiri GOLD said...
on Nov. 24 2011 at 4:24 pm
Neytiri GOLD, Hilo, Hawaii
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It's beautiful sweetheart!!!! I love that time of year and you portrayed it so beautifully!!x x x x
XxMidnightKissxX SILVER said...
on Nov. 23 2011 at 8:20 pm
XxMidnightKissxX SILVER, Hardinsburg, Indiana
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I really like this! Great job. :)
sweetheart2598 SILVER said...
on Nov. 23 2011 at 2:54 pm
sweetheart2598 SILVER, Atlatna, Georgia
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Lord Yes

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Thanks for all the comments and ratings
Kayla12w BRONZE said...
on Nov. 23 2011 at 2:44 pm
Kayla12w BRONZE, Clearfield, Utah
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I like it... I'm just kidding, I really don't.

 

 

I LOVE IT!!!

 

M_IML DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 23 2011 at 2:33 pm
M_IML DIAMOND, Ganei Tikva, Other
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very nice :) love that you took something a lot of people take a little bit for granted and made it so special!

also the "dancing lights" part is great...beautiful.