Before the Eclipse

Many people took long trips While others are ignoring The much-awaited big eclipse; With expectations soaring, The ones with special glasses Are hyped up for the event, But clouds may interfere and cause A dose of discontent. Totality, I’ve heard, is something Special to observe, Though where I live, that platter Isn’t what the skies will serve. Still, I’ll head to the river, Can’t resist the story’s hook, My cardboard glasses on, although I’ll be too scared to look.