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Image credit - sky and telescope

Syzygy

shadow of the moon 
across earths ecliptic plane ~
beads and diamond ring

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2018

earthmoonsunhaiku

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Date: 1/15/2025 8:21:00 PM

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Great description of the sun and moon coming in opposite directions. Beautiful haiku, dear Tom. I can't see the image.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/15/2025 11:35:00 PM

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Thank you very much Valsa, I've noticed from time to time images just seem to vanish from my page, it happens to others too. I'll see if I an find another. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/6/2018 2:55:00 PM

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I like how you related the rings to outer space! Nice to find an oldie of yours I had not seen before!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/6/2018 4:27:00 PM

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Thank you Andrea, with proper equipment an eclipse is amazing to see, have only witnessed a partial one. Tom

Date: 3/11/2018 3:32:00 AM

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Great Haiku, Tom, well thought out. Regards, Viv

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/11/2018 4:15:00 AM

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Thanks very much Viv, it is indeed a spectacular sight, have only seen a partial one though.

Date: 3/10/2018 7:52:00 PM

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A sparkling haiku and picture Tom; an awesome depiction!~Che :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 11:51:00 PM

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Thank you very much Cheryl.

Date: 3/10/2018 5:05:00 PM

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Both the poem and the visual compliment each other extremely well, Tom! Beautiful! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 5:17:00 PM

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Thank you so much Paul, I have only witnessed a partial eclipse, but would love to see a total one.

Date: 3/10/2018 3:33:00 PM

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incredible imagery Tom, me likey!!!:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 4:46:00 PM

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Thanks so much Jan ,space has always fascinated me, years ago I got up about 03.00 to see a lunar eclipse.Thankfully it was summertime.

Date: 3/10/2018 12:32:00 PM

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Oooh great words to express this.. You master various forms so well Tom..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 1:57:00 PM

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Thanks very much S.O.

Date: 3/10/2018 11:21:00 AM

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Perfect description Tom, well done...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 1:52:00 PM

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Thank you Charlie.

Date: 3/10/2018 10:57:00 AM

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this is such a beautiful haiku, Tom, your skill is striking ... Hugs Eve ~`*

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 1:52:00 PM

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Thank you very much for your kind words Eve.

Date: 3/10/2018 9:48:00 AM

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Those ancient Greeks, amazing people! And indeed stood you in good stead for an amazing haiku... Mick

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 10:30:00 AM

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They were indeed Mick, thank you.

Date: 3/10/2018 8:33:00 AM

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Oh yes! Brilliant!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 8:40:00 AM

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Thank you Kim.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 3/10/2018 7:28:00 AM

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Yes! Enjoyed. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 7:42:00 AM

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Thank you Cay Cay, glad you enjoyed it.

Date: 3/10/2018 6:58:00 AM

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Wonderful picture of a lunar eclipse. Great work describing the scene. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 7:18:00 AM

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You're welcome Sara, and thank you.

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