The Solar Eclipse

[deathsled]

I normally don't dwell on what really are routine celestial phenomena at any given time in any given place in the world but got inspired to write this ditty on the solar eclipse 2024.

The Solar Eclipse
By
Richard L. Elsliger 2024

When sun and moon and Earth align
The thought sends chills upon my spine
The sun and moon I cannot touch
Their beams and rays I cannot clutch

The sun shines light upon us all
But soon the moon will cast its pall
It moves with stealth across the sky
The sun's bright face it will defy

The time arrives the moon is here
A jaunty gloom so many fear
It glides with ease to block the sun
To tell us all the moon has won

But then the sun again appears
To warm the land, dispel all fears
I will not cross the river Styx
Yet still I fear the next eclipse


And no, I do not fear solar eclipses. Unless I stare at it unfiltered.  I plan to ignore it all on Monday and go about my business.  Besides, this is Chicago and the cloud cover will "eclipse" the eclipse, a spoiler for those who aspire to get a view.

[FL SAAC]

Hi Rich

Long time no hear. I thought for just one moment that the Aztec God Huitzilopotchi had sacrificed you.

Good to hear all is well

[FL SAAC]

By the way neat poem

And here are some if my photos of the "eclipse"

Please disregard the writing and numerals on one of my photos

Appeared with this video eclipse black majic

[FL SAAC]

Here is the complete eclipse cycle from start to finish

Very Impressive  !

[Jhockman]

My view from Mansfield Ohio

[FL SAAC]

My view from Mansfield Ohio

Beautiful shot !

[TA Coupe]

Very creative with the Oreos!

     Roy

[deathsled]

Hi Rich

Long time no hear. I thought for just one moment that the Aztec God Huitzilopotchi had sacrificed you.

Good to hear all is well

Still alive. Won a trial for a client.  Been busy.  Thor, Loki and Odin are the Gods I need to fear. It's a very old religion. 

[FL SAAC]

Good to hear from you and must announce that this "exclusive eclipse" we viewed today at around 3:00 p.m. E. S. T. I miraculously relived again tonight at around 7:45 p.m. tonight

Anxiously awaiting Tuesday repeat eclipse at around the same time 7:45 p.m

Hi Rich

Long time no hear. I thought for just one moment that the Aztec God Huitzilopotchi had sacrificed you.

Good to hear all is well

Still alive. Won a trial for a client.  Been busy.  Thor, Loki and Odin are the Gods I need to fear. It's a very old religion.