A Post-Fourth of July Blog

Californians did not go gaga in buying those fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July. They heeded the government's call for a safe and sane celebration. Hence, they did not only contribute to a lesser noise & air pollution; they also have freed emergency rooms from firework-related accidents.

Even though there only were few pyromaniacs in the streets and yards, Fourth of July did not lost its candor. People's attention were brought back to the olden days when parade and music were at the fore, and competitions were wholesome (not determined as to who could launch the loudest and prettiest fireworks in the neighborhood). People's anticipation of the fireworks display by professional pyrotechnicians were at its highest. It was the night when I immensely enjoyed the real beauty of the fireworks on the Fourth of July. With thanksgiving and inspiration, this poem transpired last night.

A JOYOUS FOURTH OF JULY

Dehiscence appeared so high in the sky.
Kettles of popcorn, they're crackling so loud.
Palm trees shaping and glittering like gold;
Colors from nowhere then coated the world.

Appear, Oh Pele, the goddess of fire.
And bless those pyros! Amuse those who've life.
Enjoy the sight! Men with mouth opened-wide
'Oh's' and 'ahs' exclaimed, as they watch the flames.

Flares fell so slow like trinkets of gold
They die and melt as some rustled and swooshed
Evolved to excite those wide-opened eyes
Then, dropping again... what beautiful sight!

Fourth of July is now past and gone
Now, Pele can rest and think for the next.
An awesome revue of flares zooming high
'New Year is next!' And Pele said, 'Aye!'

by: edmund melig industan (July 4, 2008)

IN OBSERVANCE OF THE FOURTH OF JULY

When it comes to fireworks display and consumption, the Fourth of July in the USofA is the New Year's celebration in other countries such as the Philippines. Most people love to buy and mess with them even if there are risks involve. Hence, fireworks stands are all over the place and, on July 4th, smoke and noise pollution are suffocating and dumbing.

Yes, Fourth of July is the celebration of the American independence. In the early days, the most important parts of the fanfare were the reading of the Declaration of Independence and the music in the bandstand. Nowadays, it is the firework display.

In observance of the Fourth of July, I am posting this blank verse, an unrhymed iambic pentameter poetry form, with the hope that everyone will have a "safe and sane" celebration, because life is too short and fragile to risk.

DANGEROUS! BEAUTIFUL!

...And look! They whistled! They zoomed up sooo high,
Like rockets shooting to the distant sky.
They spew those embers of gold as they fly
Exploding to a colorful splendor.

Oh! What a wonder! A transformation!
Dangerous cyclindrical invention!
They add colors to a celebration,
Either New Year's or the Fourth of July.

How awesome, beautiful they really are;
Those embers bursting like mushrooms...
bright jelly fish with falling tentacles.
They mesmerize, excite everyone's eyes.

Mix all: sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal...
So risky! Messing with it, not for all.
Pyrotechnicians, they know every rule.
Leave to them this dangerously beautiful.

Our life may be dangerous, some may say,
Risky business to traverse and parlay.
But they who create know what is the best.
Leave work to them, just enjoy everything.

(c) 2007 edmund melig industan

HAVE A "SAFE AND SANE" FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION EVERYONE!