Fireworks
We were walking around this wide field of Luneta. Dad. Mom. They were holding my hands while we’re swaying them back and fort. It was a joyous night, smiles were all over the place. Music and choirs echoing carols from afar. The smell of foods made me hunger. “Can I have some barbeque?,” I asked and they nodded with a blunt face.
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It’s been a year when we last visited this park. The weather was cold but warm hearts was on the air. Happiness was felt, no sadness was seen in their faces. We were sitting above the grasses, then dad started to sing.
I looked above and suddenly asked, “when will the fireworks display start, dad?”
“It’s gonna be soon, son.” Dad answered with a smile in his face. I looked at him. He’s wearing white shirt and black pants. I turned to mom and she wears the same. I am saddened, I wear a red jumper and black shirt. I thought they planned their shirts to be coupled.
Mom, tapped my back. “Why are you sad?” She asked.
“Nothing,” I replied.
“You should be happy. It’s been a long peaceful year. Inspite of many killings and wars, we should be thankful that we didn’t received much harm. We are blessed and blessings are yet to come. What a year it has been!” Mom laughed and then dad came after. I felt the joy in their eyes, they were so happy. I can’t help my self, I laughed with them. Dad continued singing, then mom and I followed. It was like our voices were like angels singing.
The clock strikes 12 but there were no fireworks appeared. We were waiting, all of the people in the park were waiting. All our faces were in query. I was about to cry but at snap a loud explosion was heard. I looked above and saw the red sparkling lights. “The fireworks, yey!” I shouted with glee. Rapid explosions everywhere and I was jumping in joy.
Mom grabbed me with full of her force. “Drop down, son,” she whispered. I looked at her and I was amazed. She’s now wearing red. I turned to dad, red spots are on his shirt too. “Yey. Is this a suprise?” I shouted. “You are wearing red just like me.” I laughed in joy. It was my best new year.
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We arrived at the barbeque station. Dad released my hands to get his wallet. We draw nearer and because I was too excited, I tried to grab one stick. “Hey!” I shouted. “I can’t grab anything.” It made me confused. I looked at them but there’s no reaction at all.
“It’s been a year,” mom whispered.
“Indeed, what a year it has been. Release him now. You have to set him free.” Dad said.
Mom dropped my hand. My red jumpers turns into white.
“You’re near at our hearts though too far. Our angel, our star.”
About the author – Bannie Bandibas (Penname: Pleumanimox) is from General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines is a young Filipino writer who is used to writing poems and short stories as a hobby. An aspiring writer that aims to inspire other writers and doing his best to give Filipino Literature make a spot in international competitions.
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Fireworks | December 24, 2018 | Write Right | Write Right Contest | Partisipante | Bannie Bandibas
