Bonfire: a Writers' Resource - contribution by John Horváth Jr

TARGETED BALLOONS

The balloons filled with life lift up
past the eyes of small children into
ephemeral distance after dusk until
stars shine in the eyes of small children
excited by how high hot gas will go.
Are they on the moon, mom?

I'm just a guy with a cotton-candy gal
who loves the fireworks.

Commentary:

I love the simple and ironic pleasures of life. I am often thrilled to stand back from goals and acts, to become only the moment in all its fun and mystery. The inspiration here? Jackson MS annual hot air balloon race on July 4th. I tried to see it as a child. But I really wanted to BE the child.

John Horváth Jr
Bonfire contributor