Black Powder

A Historic Poem by: BlueHairCommity

I have a very hot temper;
I can cause people to die,
But we all can remember
The fourth of July.

I am a star on some holidays,
And I am used in many wars
Death counts I can raise
Used in the Revolution by George.

My history is long
For thousands of years
Created by Chinese alchemists,
Now I’m used far and near.


I’ve been used for different things,
Other than war,
Pesticides and Medicine
Of this I’m very sure.

I’ve evolved over the years
Into 3 different forms;
They include colloided and
Smokeless was later born.

I was used for the launch
Of a space ship to the moon
That ship brought a man.
Who knows what
I will make very, very soon…