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Solar Lunar Eclipses

Solar Lunar Eclipses

Eclipse obscure the sun as moonrise block the sunrise,
Causing light to avoid the earthly paradise;
Lunar and Solar total eclipse came out to play,
In daytime over ocean waters rising tide.

Passing between Earth and Moon, it reflects light from the sun;
Silently casting shadows in space away, it has begun
Everywhere, the Solar Eclipse invite shadow friends to sunspot,
Singing, come Umbra and Penumbra, be guest of honor, join the fun.

Passing certain times, a shadow friend fail, to show up,
only then, does Annular eclipse bring its light to make up;
encouraging bright solar ring, to tango in dark skies,
and waltz around dark disk of a total eclipse wrap-up.

Ready, see the moon crossing earth orbital plane’s event,
yearly, at the new or full moon’s bright glow
when moon, sun, and earth are in alignment.

Let’s watch, the big celestial exhibit in the heavenly realm
when sun, moon, and earth have their day or night
displaying a radiance view for gazers, overwhelmed.


 


— Barbara Writes, Jul 31, 2008

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Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins, Shakespeare, , Emily Dickinson, , , Whitman, Jess Tapper

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Michael Landau

17 years 10 months ago

This is very nice!

Very nice rhythm and imagery. I particularly like the use of the words umbra and penumbra. I always thought those words sounded interesting. Sincerely, Michael
Rett

Rett

17 years 10 months ago

Applause

Another winna! Great write Barbara! Respectfully, Rett: "If I die, I'm never gonna speak to you again!" Emma Dell Jurica, my mother.
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 10 months ago

Thanks Rett

Smiles:) Barbara True friends are priceless. Thanks for commenting and the welcoming applause. This one was not as easy as the rest, though none of them were.
autumnphoenix

autumnphoenix

17 years 9 months ago

Hi Barbara

I liked this one. I love the heavenly bodies and their shows. A job well done in your discriptions of their play. Dana
Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 9 months ago

Thanks Dana

Smiles:) Barbara I really appreciate your fine critique and for stopping by