278-Oscar Wilde: Skyrockets in Flight
Myths and Legends
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The Dragon Fly and Rocket
A rocket was tossed over the city walls and set alight by children. The boys were boiling a kettle with sticks and an explosive, so they decided to take a nap. Since the rocket was so damp, the fire was roaring before it even started to singe his fuse. He began shake with excitement as he flew up into the sky. People would be talking about him for years. This was his glorious calling. His end fizzed. i knew i would make a great sensation out of this story. So when some one writes how impact on them affected me immediately I get that feeling in my stomach. It's like 'I'm going to die now' - but not really.
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