A soft blue blanket hung limblessly over the star strewn sky. The moon staring down on Falmouth, winking occasionally to the scattered people way down below. The brightly blue sky and sea reflect the smiling moon’s face. Boats litter the tranquil sea as the lingering people wait upon the boats. The squawking seagulls scan the grounds for a late night snack. People dawdling through the coloured town. The bright colours burst to life. Sweet smells of freshly baked pasties coming from Rowes’ as people walk past the shop. Dogs barking excitedly, waiting for something to happen.
Suddenly the Tall Ships swarm into the sheltering harbour, a loud cheer comes from the crowd, dogs barking enthralled as the ships come closer. The intense colours of bunting hung across the ships as they stood tall over Falmouth. Startlingly, the fireworks erupted with colour and noise. It flared up the night sky. It was soon over though. Many people stayed a while after, others went home for an early night. Laughter and chatter filled the streets once more. The subject stayed long after the Tall Ships had arrived.
A soft blanket hung limblessly over the star strewn sky.
Tag: St. Francis CE Primary School
‘Tall Ships Poem’ by Lauren G, age 11
Woosh, went the waves when the fireworks exploded in the night sky.
Swoosh, went the wind in the trees as the crowd cheers and howls.
Bang, went the fireworks as the sea shone from the moon.
Dogs barking
Bells ringing
Children screaming
Trees swishing
Birds squawking
Barbeques burning
Fireworks exploding
The smell of pasties waft by.
The seagulls fly by
The people glaring at the sky.
The ice cream dripping on the pavement.
No-one wanted it to end.
Getting late, the clock bell rang
It was time to go home.
The last fireworks went off,
screaming, whizzing into the sky.
Slowly people left.
What an experience!
‘My Story’ by Isobel, Age 11
The sky was full of colours as the fireworks danced in the night sky. The crowds cheered while the Tall Ships glided through the swooshing waves. I stare at the glowing street lights. ‘Bam!’ an erupting volcano of colour, bursting out fairy dust before another almighty bang!
I see children dancing with sparklers, next to them stand their parents holding roasting hot pasties. Adults are lifting up their children to see over the wall. They see the amazing vibrant colourful sails. All I see is the blue, red, orange and purple floating across the gentle seas.
‘Tall Ships’ by Iris, age 11
Bang!
Another firework exploded.
Yay!
Children having fun.
Seagulls flying through the gentle moonlit sky.
While the tall ships crowd in and say hello.
The smell of happiness lures me in to join the family.
The moon is a light shining down on us,
Keeping us safe and secure
As we cheer and play inside the glorious town.
Darkness is crowding in,
People are getting scarce.
The moon is waking up,
Until another day.
‘Smiling’ by Daisy S, aged 11
The fireworks erupt into colours – blue, yellow, pink,
Flashing before my eyes,
Settling on the calm blue sea,
That twinkles in the moonlight.
Everyone cheers as the tall ships sail into sight;
Busy sailors waving happily from the sails.
The sparkles and fizzes fill the air,
The fireworks painting the midnight blue sky by themselves.
The crowd is buzzing with excitement.
The whole of Falmouth watch the ships;
The ships decorated with flags and bunting.
Even dogs acknowledge the event,
Barking at the seagulls who circle the moon.
The crowd ooh and aah
Mouths open wide in awe of the beautiful sight before them.
The moon watches from above,
S M I L I N G …
Tall Ships by Beau J aged 11
Slowly but steadily as the sun starts to shine,
One or two ships are close in sight.
Dunkin Donuts into chocolate,
No-one misses a bite.
As the tall masts creep closer to the harbour,
Everyone starts to cheer.
While the women watch the fireworks,
the men enjoy a cold beer.
Falmouth is full of ships but all too soon they have to leave again.
Goodbye Tall Ships.
‘Amazing Ships’ by Max H, age 11
The best
Amazing ships
Lovely design
Lovely people
Super bright
Hooray they’re here
Incredible
Perfect day
Spectacular tall ships
All you can see is thousands of people,
Piling in to see the amazing tall ships and fireworks.
Waiting in suspense for the first tall ship to come.
Bang, bang, bang goes the first firework,
Shooting into the air.
Bursting into bright colourful sparks.
Extravagant erupting end, to the magnificent eye-watering show.
‘Tall Ships’ by Miriam C, age 11
Tall Ships sailing in
Softly like a bird
Sails as smooth as silk
‘Tall Ships’ by Alex S, age 11
Gliding through the sea
Ships come flying by today
everybody cheers