A Celestial Event

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Inspired after witnessing the Leonids meteror display with my son in 2001.

Before the dawn had spread her early morning light Stars fell from heaven, like rockets in the night. Flashing beacons on the horizon of the sea, Quietly performing, just for you and me.

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Eric Cohen

Date: 2/19/2022 3:07:00 PM

Hi Paulette. I enjoyed this as I never miss a meteor shower (except when it's cloudy) and love to look and photograph them. Here's a link to a poem and pic from the Southern Delta Aquarids recently. https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/summer_sky_tableau_1337284 I missed the Leonids in 2001, which, as I recall, are better described as a meteor "storm." In 1833 and 1966, thousands of Leonids fell every minute (and some people panicked thinking the sky was falling).

Hilo Poet

Date: 1/30/2022 12:25:00 AM

Oh yes, somewhat of a terse writ yet fully engaging, Paulette. Intrigue will set my pen to being effective soon, Aloha!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/30/2022 11:23:00 AM

I am glad I was able to bring to you this amazing display of cosmic splendor. :) Paulette

Gary Radice

Date: 1/27/2022 1:58:00 AM

Beautifully described Paulette. When I read this I felt I saw them too. Cheers - Gary

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/27/2022 4:16:00 AM

Thanks Gary~it was an amazing event~glad I was able to bring it to you too! :) Paulette

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/18/2022 10:17:00 AM

And it was entirely FREE! Aloha!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/18/2022 11:34:00 AM

Yes~and a spectacular sight to see! Thanks for stopping by! :)Paulette

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 1/18/2022 9:02:00 AM

Lovely imagery. Sunrise is always beautiful.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/18/2022 9:26:00 AM

Thank you Victor~it was a spectacular celestial event. We awakened around 3 a.m. and ventured outside our home to watch the amazing shooting stars throughout the night. :) Paulette

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 1/18/2022 6:08:00 AM

Lovely pen of brevity Paulette, nice rhyme and flow throughout. Blessings always,Gordon

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 1/18/2022 9:27:00 AM

Gordon thank you for commenting. This truly was a spectacular event, perhaps once in a lifetime~my son and I will never forget it. Blessings, Paulette