Magical Things

T'was the night before festival when all through the town

Not a creature was stirring- not even a clown.

The sun would soon rise, and the city would too

In the hopes that their festival dreams would come true.

The singers were nestled all snug in their beds

While the fairies of Hautere danced in our heads

And Ria and Teraania couldn’t wait to present

The waiata penned for this special event.

As the sun rose, the fairies departed

And the singers arrived to complete what they started

In front of the water we sang to a crowd

Our voices were strong and our spirits were proud.

The sun in the sky who was peaking through holes

Gave a sparkly hue to the ocean- like gold.

Then after warm drinks and a lot of good cheer

The magic began as two shows premiered.

First a one-actor show he calls “Squaring the Wheel”

Some nonsense and brilliance that’s sure to appeal

To mummies and daddies, and grandparents too

And the children were giggling all the way through.

Stop laughing! Stop laughing!

The actor would say

As he did special tricks

That just blew them away

On a machine like the one

In Chitty-bang-bang

With funny little hooks

On which babies would hang (you had to be there) (it’s all ok with OSH) (promise).

And then, just like that, the show came to an end

The wonderful actor and his imaginary friend

Answered some questions from the children so curious

Before the next show began- something very luxurious…

A circus show centered on “Finding the Silence”

Powerful visuals achieved using balance

Flying through air as if floating in water

(But don’t teach these moves to your son or your daughter).

Their eyes- how they focused! Their muscles- how strong!

Their arms were like wings, their legs moved along…

And before you knew what was happening, they were on the next move

It was dangerous, intense and velvety smooth.

It was easy to watch, with little distraction

Just beautiful shapes (and plenty of action).

If you missed Thursday’s magic- it will happen again

On Friday at Baycourt – check the programme for when.

And now I will add, while I’m sat here to write-

Happy festival to all... you’ll find it’s just right.

“And the magical things you can do with that ball…

Will make you the winningest winner of all.” – Dr Seuss