It achieved some success Costumes were worn One contestant The craftsman at his shop He makes it look easy, but it isn't Adding broom corn to the handle Checking to make sure it's straight All done -- now it has to dry These machines were once manufactured So were these It's sharp and strong There are many styles Just-finished broom propped next to the door It doesn't look like much now . . . But soon it will take on shape And grow Hang on tight! The payload is the purpose of the exercise Here's the instrument package Everything set? There was a countdown. Two, actually. There it goes! Pretty in the late-afternoon sky A dangerous prank Those behind it all Dignitaries Before there were cameras in phones, or even phone… There was strong drink available The always lovely Ivy Ilk Some disagreed The local press The crowd was modest Students brought in to hold signs looked worried