Bobbing For Birthdays

See if you can guess what waits...

September 3 Prompt ▶︎

Prompt for: Sept 3, 2015 (Ren)
Subject or Theme: It's a 15th Birthday Party and you must prepare...the only catch: you aren't the host or even a guest, you are an item at the party (e.g. party hat, balloons, cake, etc.). This is an exercise in personification!
Word(s) to Include: Use all of the five senses to personify your object but do NOT name your object in your poem and the pronoun "I" but you may only use it ONE time. (or any derivatives of these words)
Forbidden Word(s): Whatever your item is, though at the end of the poem, put an author's note letting us know what item you did choose. (or any derivatives of these words)
Additional Parameters: At least 20 lines of free verse, rhyming poetry or a form of your choice as long as line count is observed. Remember, only use the pronoun "I" once in your poem.
Remember, do not use forbidden words ANYWHERE, including title or the brief description.

Bobbing for Birthdays

I sway and bob as energy swirls around me.
My face shines,
It’s colours shimmer and dance;
Bright with words
Hailing all to have a Happy Birthday.
Ready for the party,
Fifteen of us are bound together.
Ribbons of satin hang from each of us.
We are linked at a solid bobble
That is wrapped
In silvered birthday regalia.
Anticipation ripples
We bounce with delight
Ready to sing out
A cheer of welcome for all.

20 lines



Author’s Note:
The item is…. a balloon.