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The Earth's Shadow

an eclipse of the moon in its flight As the shadow of Earth draws near To darken its glowing light Earth, moon, and sun's alignment in sight Casting their shadows here and there An eclipse of the moon in its flight As shadows move across the night A dimming of Luna will appear To darken its glowing light Stars will still twinkle in delight As shadows creep upon luna's sphere An eclipse of the moon in its flight A total Lunar eclipse will excite As darkness descends on those who peer To darken its glowing light Eclipses are a celestial rite Which we observe from here An eclipse of the moon in flight To darken its glowing light 11- 5- 2022

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Date: 11/28/2022 2:13:00 PM
Beautiful villanelle, Joseph! Stars still twinkle in delight, as shadows creep upon luna's sphere-- a lovely way to describe an eclipse.
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Date: 11/8/2022 7:19:00 PM
Joseph, Loved this ride . I was transported into the beauty you described so well. Susan :)
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Date: 11/7/2022 2:50:00 AM
- A lovely poem, Joseph :) - hugs
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Date: 11/6/2022 1:10:00 PM
Excellent choice of words. I've never Witnessed an eclipse. Thanks to for Letting me read your creation. I hope to Hear from you again and u will hear from Me again.
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Date: 11/6/2022 1:09:00 PM
Excellent choice of words. I've never Witnessed an eclipse. Thanks to for Letting me read your creation. I hope to Hear from you again and u will hear from Me again.
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Date: 11/6/2022 6:24:00 AM
Oh very nice! I like the eclipse of the moon in flight. Well written Joseph :)
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Date: 11/6/2022 5:41:00 AM
You described it so well, Joseph. The shadow has its unique appeal--as you beautifully convey.
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Date: 11/6/2022 12:02:00 AM
A great villanelle. The moon's eclipse will always be fascinating.
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Date: 11/5/2022 11:30:00 PM
This is amazing, Joseph, Harry
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Date: 11/5/2022 7:54:00 PM
They all still move the movement doesn't make a change,, at least the stars look upon us with a smile.
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Date: 11/5/2022 7:31:00 PM
Once again, you take me beyond the stars. I love when the moon shines 'pon the earth and "shadows move across the night." This is beautiful in every way. My heart and my eyes are smiling. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 11/5/2022 6:00:00 PM
Beautiful and peaceful! Good luck!
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