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Eclipse of Sun

Eclipse of Sun is quite a sight since for a while day looks like night when moon moves ‘twixt the Earth and Sun and over light the dark has won or seemingly in visioned sleight. That syzygy alignment might in past have given grievous fright. Yet now we know ere has begun eclipse of Sun. These days this marvel can ignite excitement of supernal height with mise en scènes our senses stun in pageants not to be outdone, while world continues on despite eclipse of Sun. ~ Harley White * * * * * * * * * The poem is in the form of a rondeau… Image: File:Earth Eclipses Sun-ap12-s80-37406.jpg (Wikipedia) wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Earth_Eclipses_Sun-ap12-s80-37406.jpg This image or video was catalogued by Johnson Space Center of the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Image credit: This file is in the public domain in the United States because it was solely created by NASA.

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Date: 4/3/2024 5:34:00 AM
Unique wording. Enjoyed this! The world used to stop, be frightened. Today the world “continues on despite the eclipse of the sun.” Perhaps we should calculate the wonder, be careful to ponder its meaning. Thanks, Harley!
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Harley White
Date: 4/3/2024 5:46:00 AM
I really enjoyed your thoughtful comment. Thank you for the deep reading and for your comment!

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