what a privilege it is
to celebrate with fireworks.
to hear thundering booms fill the air
and not simultaneously be full of fear.
to have the sky painted
with vibrant dazzling colours -
not the grounds stained
with new shades of red.
to hear the calming whistle
and anticipate a euphony -
not a cacophony of
cracks, bangs, screams and cries.
what a privilege it is
to have never heard the latter.
what a privilege it is
to associate explosion
with new beginnings -
not an impending end.
what a privilege it is
to celebrate with fireworks.
Dec 31, 2023
Dec 31, 2023 at 10:12 AM UTC
what a privilege it is
to celebrate with fireworks.
to hear thundering booms fill the air
and not simultaneously be full of fear.
to have the sky painted
with vibrant dazzling colours -
not the grounds stained
with new shades of red.
to hear the calming whistle
and anticipate a euphony -
not a cacophony of
cracks, bangs, screams and cries.
what a privilege it is
to have never heard the latter.
what a privilege it is
to associate explosion
with new beginnings -
not an impending end.
what a privilege it is
to celebrate with fireworks.
food for thought. thankful for the privilege i hold. wishing for better days across the world.