balloon bursting - quotes and descriptions to inspire creative writing

The balloon that had been bursting with colour, exploded firework style as if it had settled upon a fine point.

The balloon burst, halting every conversation and thought, that loud bang was a sort of sudden flushing of ideas, a reset button, and everyone was together in a moment for the first time that afternoon - all laughing about the same thing.

The balloon burst as if it were in on some fabulous joke.

The balloon pop was as loud as any starting gun.

The balloon popped, sending out a sudden sound as if each vibration had learned to travel at the speed of light.