It is late but the spectacle continues to light up the night sky. A high-pitched whistle echoes as the spark flies into the clouds only to be followed by a stunning explosion of colour and glittery sparkles. Animals and the young whimper as the incredible explosion rumbles throughout the neighbourhood. The streets are dark and damp and laden with a layer of smoke that lingers eerily in the air. I breathe in and inhale the smokey, firey scent through my nostrils. The smell is comforting; a memory of playful nights and childhood innocence.
"Remember, remember, the 5th November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder and treason,
Should ever be forgot."
5th November; Bonfire Night. A night to commemorate the failed 'Gunpower Plot' of 1605.
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