Bonfire night in lockdown
just a bit different this year
No gathering around the fire
or stray bangers sparking fear

No spinning Catherine wheels
or rockets aiming for the sky
No fountain shower of sparks
or Roman candles shooting high

No potato pie and pea supper
no parkin cake or treacle sweets
No black peas in a plastic cup
no neighbours to meet and greet

Some of us may still celebrate 
and make it a night to remember
Salute the failings of Guy Fawkes 
as usual on the fifth of November

Lockdown may spoil our fun
but we can all still remember
The Bonfire nights of the past
on every fifth of November

Remember the cold night air 
wrapped up warm and cosy 
Excited, bright eyed children 
smiling faces and cheeks rosy

Names written in loopy glows
quick, before the sparkler dies
The magical firework display
exploding across moonlit skies

A flashing frenzy of colour
lighting up the blackest sky
A shower of shooting stars
trailing rockets soaring high

Bonfire Night in lockdown
will be a let down for many
Always try to find a positive...
at least we all saved a penny