Poems About Bonfire Night

November 5th marks an excellent time to read poems about Bonfire Night, though these poems are also well suited for any history buffs out there.

Bonfire night is a ritual practiced in Britain on November 5th that marks the anniversary of a mercenary named Guy Fawkes who developed a plan to overthrow the king who was not Catholic using barrels of gunpowder. The plan was foiled once word got out over the barrels of gun powder and so then began a tradition of people lighting fires to celebrate the safety of the king. The tradition is also often done in some parts of New Zealand and Canada. This ritual in modern times has gained some criticism, yet many communities still practice it, even displaying fireworks as part of bonfire night.

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The Gun Powder Plot

Gun powder
in barrels
hidden in the cellar

The plot by a Guy
and his plan
to take down the man

Foiled by
those who protect
allow us to celebrate this day
the king was saved

Bonfire Warmth

We light the light from joy
and gather round for warmth

festivities of the flickering flame
bringing us closer

as we cook and dance and sing
the heat of the fire keeps us going

Fireworks
Fireworks ablaze
smoke lingering in the air
the reminiscent smell of gunpowder

Friends and family gather
as we celebrate beside the fire

each beautiful display
enjoyed with a child’s delight

such a good time and a memory
the firework of bonfire night

Fire Light

Fire Light
Fire Light
Light the town sky tonight

Fireworks
Fireworks
Shoot in the air in flight

Gather Round
Gather Round
the festivities abound

Do any of these poems inspire you to write your own poems about Bonfire Night? Share your thoughts in the comments below.