October, 1582

The Julian calendar threw
Spring’s equinox path far askew 
But Gregory’s shift
Of ten days closed the rift
So Easter eggs roll now on cue
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Duncan Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 11:49 PM
This is another great one Duke and tells facts of history. I so love history. I used to think I was going to be an archaeologist ;} ,,,, I was looking at a picture of girl looking out to sea at a ship as I wrote She Waits"
Dietrich Avatar
December 6, 2012 at 9:07 PM
this is wonderful!! I was able to find where I left off. So I will try to see a bunch of these now. By the way, perfect meter on this one. I think it 's not difficult to do limerick meter, but I find very few poets here who "have it" and YOU have it!!!
Pettit Avatar
February 14, 2011 at 9:28 PM
That's what Pope Gregory did for us back then. You have described everything well in this limerick.
Culverhouse Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 5:22 AM
enjoyed reading today.
Brown Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 4:23 AM
I say from the poetry I am reading this morning it seems it was an inspiring weekend for all. Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry with us Duke. Love, Carol
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