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Eclipse

Eclipse

As two celestial bodies drift through space
with each one on a path their very own;
with one so near to show her lovely face;
the other far away yet brightly shown.

And as they wander down their cosmic trails,
it’s seldom that their random paths converge.
Yet now and then the fates will share their tales;
paths cross and heaven’s bodies seem to merge.

For one brief moment in their ageless lives,
this cosmic duo seemingly ‘come one,
and when the magic milestone does arrive,
they cast their shadowed spells on everyone.

And in this single moment etched in time,
this cosmic couple share a perfect rhyme.


April 8, 2024

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Karen Jones Date: 8/6/2024 5:35:00 AM Your poem envelopes the magical moments of the eclipse! Well done! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 8/6/2024 6:25:00 AM Thank you, Karen, I appreciate your comments. John

Smita Kulkarni Date: 5/29/2024 1:43:00 PM John, your imagery is both stunning and infused with a sense of mystique! I, too, found joy in witnessing the total solar eclipse, and your verses have rekindled the memories of that celestial spectacle on April 8, 2024. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 5/30/2024 5:17:00 AM It was truly an amazing spectacle, a once in a lifetime event for most of us. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, Smita. John

Luciana Fisher Date: 4/27/2024 10:05:00 AM Beautifully written! “And in this single moment etched in time, this cosmic couple share a perfect rhyme.” As I am going through a breakup this one really got me. Very touching. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 4/27/2024 10:21:00 AM I am glad I was able to touch your feelings, Luciana, we have all been in your situation. Some find it helpful to write about their feelings...just a thought. Thanks for stopping by and sharing. John

Tom Woody Date: 4/19/2024 5:29:00 PM Beautiful sonnet John. And of course, timely Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 4/23/2024 2:54:00 AM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it.

Brandy Nicole Date: 4/9/2024 7:53:00 AM ' For one brief moment, this cosmic duo ‘come one. ' Such a breathtaking connection, indeed. I was in complete awe yesterday while experiencing the Solar Eclipse. Your words take me to the moment when, ' this cosmic couple share a perfect rhyme. ' This is beautiful in every way. My best to you, my dear sweet friend. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 4/10/2024 2:52:00 AM In this one brief moment in time things seem so magical, li am blessed to have had this experience. Warmest hugs my dear friend. John

David Kavanagh Date: 4/8/2024 8:48:00 AM A beautiful sonnet John, articulated with precision and metaphor, I often wonder if the solar eclipse is more than mere cosmological coincidence, perhaps the answer is in that magic spell you describe, top poem, cheers David Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 4/8/2024 6:27:00 PM The eclipse today was magical. It was questionable whether we would see it with the weather forecast but luck was on our side. It was spectacular. Thanks for sharing your comments David, I appreciate it.