To be or not to be


Firecrackers, big or small,
Delight and enthrall
Children, adults, one and all

One in the backyard
Thousands in the park
In wonder, eyes lit up

But bundled together
From China to Kerala
They lose their wonder

Firecrackers - surely never
Meant to be wrapped forever

Et tu?
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22 comments:

  1. HelenJuly 1, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Wrapped forever? Never! Wonderful writing!

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  2. CHummelKornellJuly 1, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    You nailed this one. 'surely never meant to be wrapped forever' sums it up so well.

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  3. LisaJuly 1, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    first time reader. great poem. i LOVE the look of your blog. It feels "homey" and welcoming! :) Lisa

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  4. Robert LloydJuly 1, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Well done Nino. I should not expect a fircracker to remain wrapped forever. They simply must be set ablaze!!

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  5. brenda wJuly 1, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Let 'em blow! I like the upbeat feel your Magpie evokes. Well done.

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  6. Stafford RayJuly 1, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Yes indeed. As kids we unwound the bunles so each could be lit separately, multiplying the pleasure.

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  7. Tess KincaidJuly 2, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    Yes, I say light them!!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 2, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Certainly fired off a nice magpie!

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  9. ninotazizJuly 2, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Hello everyone...sorry I got caught up in translation work which pays the bills!

    Thank you for dropping by and for the lovely comments!

    Lisa, Robert ... one and all - do come again...

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  10. signed...bkmJuly 2, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    No they are not, very lovely piece...bkm

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  11. Kathe W.July 3, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    cannot possibly be wrapped forever! Nice Magpie!

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  12. LanieJuly 3, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    definitely shouldn't be wrapped forever, great!

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  13. ~T~July 3, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Sometimes I feel wrapped up in the mundane. But must I go out in a blaze of glory, or can I show my light and stay a while?

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  14. Brian MillerJuly 4, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    no way, break open that pack and lets light a few...smiles. nice magpie

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  15. Tumblewords:July 4, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    Definitely shouldn't remain wrapped forever! Wonderful work!

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  16. *July 4, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    I used to love the firework wrappings when I was a kid, especially the ones dressed up like Chinese pagodas.

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  17. PattiKenJuly 6, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    For sure. What good is an unspoken "BANG"?

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  18. ninotazizJuly 10, 2010 at 4:06 AM

    Dear Patti, Terresa,Tumblewords, Brian, T, Lanie, Kathew and dear, dear bkm

    Yes, as Patti so correctly said, - what good is an unspoken BANG?

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  19. SuzJuly 10, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    I'm with Brian...lite them!

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  20. ninotazizJuly 12, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    Thanks Suz!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 21, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    I hope you are aware of Diwali, a festival of lights celebrated in India! It is one of my favorite festivals for it involves fire crackers!! I just love standing on the terrace watching the colors paint the night sky..! You got a wonderful poem here..!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  22. ninotazizJuly 22, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Dear Ilakya,

    Of course - Divali is celebrated here in Malaysia [together with Chinese new Year and Aidil Fitr] and we get to enjoy the nightlights and the performances. And fireworks - but no firecrackers...

    Thanks for dropping by!

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