Fireworks

As fireworks fill the sky above the town square, huge explosions and burning gunpowder assault the senses of the large crowd gathered beneath.

For an hour we stand, trasfixed skywards, enveloped in the passion of thunderous orchestral music that's battling for space in the cacophony.

The performance climbs to a deafening crescendo and rocks the square one last time, then silence, applause and the anticipation of what's to come...