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Eclipse

I will not see the eclipse today. It will not pass this western way. I won't go out, no need for bonnet. Anyhow, I'd rather see a comet.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 4/30/2024 12:36:00 PM

Hilda, it was interesting to see, but it was also an ordeal to get to the spot to see totality. I can see why it would not be important to many of us. During totality there were several solar prominences visible in different orientations. Something fantastic is going on with our own star.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/30/2024 1:41:00 PM

I, too, am interested in it. To divulge the truth, I don't want to risk my fragile eyes by looking at the sun. Even if it's safe.

Daniel Caplin

Date: 4/12/2024 11:25:00 PM

Hi Hilda , great take on not being able too see the eclipse, really enjoyed your humour, Danny

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/13/2024 11:38:00 PM

Thank you. It did sound a little like sour grapes but night sky seems more exciting.

Bill Baker

Date: 4/12/2024 5:32:00 PM

Yes, a comet or a shooting star, by far. :-) What state out west do you live in? Just curious. Hugs, Bill

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/12/2024 6:47:00 PM

I'm in Utah, home of the skinwalker ranch.

Ink Empress

Date: 4/11/2024 12:42:00 AM

Ah this is so lighthearted and well written dear hilda on eclipse, did you not see it? Comets sounds interesting too, and i love the way youv expressed here. I did not see the eclipse either, as we ddn see it here. Sending you light always! Pleasure reading your work

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/11/2024 6:23:00 AM

I watched it on TV. It didn't happen in my state. Thank you for your visit.

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/10/2024 5:06:00 PM

A large crowd assembled to witness the total solar eclipse, while others might consider asteroid impacts to be more captivating.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/11/2024 6:21:00 AM

I think it was a fun festival for many. There has been little follow up, unless you're a scientist. Thanks for your comment.

Martin Challender

Date: 4/9/2024 12:33:00 AM

Good one!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/9/2024 6:25:00 AM

Thanks.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/8/2024 8:37:00 PM

Ha, ha. Me too. Comets are the coolest. :) gw

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/8/2024 9:01:00 PM

I haven't heard when the next comet comes around. I watched the eclipse on TV.

Paige Hind

Date: 4/8/2024 5:49:00 PM

HA!! LOL

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/8/2024 8:59:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/8/2024 5:44:00 PM

Good one. I went out with the safety glasses, but I really could not see anything with them. However, I could feel and see this eerie feeling while in the house and I could tell exactly when it passed over or ended. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Sara K

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/8/2024 9:04:00 PM

It was a big day for the sky. Everyone is going to have a sore neck tomorrow. Thank you for reading my poem.

David Fisher

Date: 4/8/2024 5:15:00 PM

Haha. Yes, what to choose? I love a good falling star, which usually means a warm night(soon I hope)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/8/2024 8:58:00 PM

And shooting stars are supposed to be good luck. The warnings about burning the retina by looking at an eclipse cause me to stay inside. But will we get warm weather this year?

Jan Allison

Date: 4/8/2024 3:05:00 PM

lol Hilda, i just saw it on sky news, was dull and wet here lol and we would only have had a partial eclipse. hugs Jan xx

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/8/2024 3:50:00 PM

Well, I guess scientists find interesting facts from the eclipse. I'm not comfortable looking at it, even with glasses. It was a rare event though.

Joseph May

Date: 4/8/2024 2:23:00 PM

Many people gathered for the eclipse, some find comets more exciting

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/8/2024 3:48:00 PM

True. I found Hale Bop very unusual . Each comet seems slightly different.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/8/2024 2:02:00 AM

- There is more than enough eclipse in our world ... I want to see spring come with sun and joy, Hilda :) - hugs

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/8/2024 7:26:00 AM

You're correct. Darn moon. Thanks for stopping by.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/8/2024 1:42:00 AM

I agree with you. A solar eclipse can blind you, but a comet will not.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/8/2024 7:24:00 AM

Yes, I'd rather have my eyesight. Thanks for good advice.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 4/7/2024 11:32:00 PM

Cute rhyme Hilda - dust off your bonnet anyway and see what else is going on :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/8/2024 7:23:00 AM

Thank you for reading.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/7/2024 5:45:00 PM

sorry you'll miss the eclipse...we may not see it...cloudy and rainy weather is predicted. We shall see...if not, I'll look for a comet :-) enjoy your evening, Sara

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/7/2024 6:41:00 PM

I hope your weather is good. Thank you for your visit.