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

A Celestial Event

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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Cohen Avatar
February 19, 2022 at 3:07 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).
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 12:25 AM
Oh yes, somewhat of a terse writ yet fully engaging, Paulette. Intrigue will set my pen to being effective soon, Aloha!
Calasibetta Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 11:23 AM
I am glad I was able to bring to you this amazing display of cosmic splendor. :) Paulette
Radice Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 1:58 AM
Beautifully described Paulette. When I read this I felt I saw them too. Cheers - Gary
Calasibetta Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 4:16 AM
Thanks Gary~it was an amazing event~glad I was able to bring it to you too! :) Paulette
Leffanta Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 10:17 AM
And it was entirely FREE! Aloha!
Calasibetta Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 11:34 AM
Yes~and a spectacular sight to see! Thanks for stopping by! :)Paulette
Buhagiar Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 9:02 AM
Lovely imagery. Sunrise is always beautiful.
Calasibetta Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 9:26 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
Mcconnell Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 6:08 AM
Lovely pen of brevity Paulette, nice rhyme and flow throughout. Blessings always,Gordon
Calasibetta Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 9:27 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
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