Halley's Comet
Every 75 years we see
it gliding over our dear
planet Earth, as you watch
it, we know that we may never
see it again.
It was named after astronomer
Edward Halley (1656-1742)
One man was born as Halley's
comet was passing our beautiful
Earth one night in 1835.
During his life time he wrote
some of the world's greatest
novels ever written.
His trips down the Mississippi
as a river captain inspired him
to write some great novels.
This man from Missouri knew
his subject's very well,
75 years after he was born
Halley's Comet paid us
another visit, that day also
saw the death of this great
writer who we all know as
Mark Twain.
Written 6-23-11
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