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Halley's Comet

Every 75 years we see it gliding over our dear planet Earth, as you watch it, we know that we may never see it again. It was named after astronomer Edward Halley (1656-1742) One man was born as Halley's comet was passing our beautiful Earth one night in 1835. During his life time he wrote some of the world's greatest novels ever written. His trips down the Mississippi as a river captain inspired him to write some great novels. This man from Missouri knew his subject's very well, 75 years after he was born Halley's Comet paid us another visit, that day also saw the death of this great writer who we all know as Mark Twain. Written 6-23-11

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 7/11/2011 8:46:00 PM

odd how memory connects unconnected things aye? I was wondering pretty please if you'd given me a contest entry? If not please do! Light & Love

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/7/2011 4:08:00 AM

Great one that inspired my spirit...I have read several of Mark Twain's works to my children when they were around second or third grade..I also read some to classrooms of children a chapter a day..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..I enter some contests but not all of them..Right now it is not easy for me to write..It takes a very special effort to get it done..Thanks again..Sara

Judy Ball

Date: 6/27/2011 6:47:00 PM

WoW1 This is excellent. I love Mark Twain and never knew this about him. A really exceptional and informative write. Nice job my friend. God Bless, JB

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/26/2011 2:06:00 PM

Wow, I had no idea, James. But Mark Twain is one of America's best humorists. A coincidence? Perhaps. But maybe there's more too this link. THIS is my kind of poem! My physical therapist says I shouldn't spend much time sitting at a computer and I didn't want you to think I was ignoring you. Getting well just takes priority now. Four weeks of PT and maybe it'll help the 10 bulging discs that are pinching nerves. Love, Carolyn

Jack Horne

Date: 6/24/2011 1:09:00 PM

Lovely informative write, James - I loved Tom Sawyer's adventures as a kid and didn't know about Twain and the comet - how strange! I only knew of the comet and the Battle of Hastings (over here).