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  1. Image credit - sky and telescope 
shadow of the moon across earths ecliptic plane ~ beads and diamond ring

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 1/15/2025 8:21:00 PM
Great description of the sun and moon coming in opposite directions. Beautiful haiku, dear Tom. I can't see the image.
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/15/2025 11:35:00 PM
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
Date: 8/6/2018 2:55:00 PM
I like how you related the rings to outer space! Nice to find an oldie of yours I had not seen before!
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Date: 8/6/2018 4:27:00 PM
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
Great Haiku, Tom, well thought out. Regards, Viv
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Date: 3/11/2018 4:15:00 AM
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
A sparkling haiku and picture Tom; an awesome depiction!~Che :)
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Date: 3/10/2018 11:51:00 PM
Thank you very much Cheryl.
Date: 3/10/2018 5:05:00 PM
Both the poem and the visual compliment each other extremely well, Tom! Beautiful! Regards // paul
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Date: 3/10/2018 5:17:00 PM
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
incredible imagery Tom, me likey!!!:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 3/10/2018 4:46:00 PM
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
Oooh great words to express this.. You master various forms so well Tom..
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 1:57:00 PM
Thanks very much S.O.
Date: 3/10/2018 11:21:00 AM
Perfect description Tom, well done...
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 1:52:00 PM
Thank you Charlie.
Date: 3/10/2018 10:57:00 AM
this is such a beautiful haiku, Tom, your skill is striking ... Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 3/10/2018 1:52:00 PM
Thank you very much for your kind words Eve.
Date: 3/10/2018 9:48:00 AM
Those ancient Greeks, amazing people! And indeed stood you in good stead for an amazing haiku... Mick
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 10:30:00 AM
They were indeed Mick, thank you.
Date: 3/10/2018 8:33:00 AM
Oh yes! Brilliant!
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 8:40:00 AM
Thank you Kim.
Date: 3/10/2018 7:28:00 AM
Yes! Enjoyed. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 3/10/2018 7:42:00 AM
Thank you Cay Cay, glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 3/10/2018 6:58:00 AM
Wonderful picture of a lunar eclipse. Great work describing the scene. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/10/2018 7:18:00 AM
You're welcome Sara, and thank you.

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