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I really like the poem - and belated birthday wishes -
but hey, so things got a bit dark
in the states ..
hell, I thought that happened
a while ago ..

although, to be fair,
it's the same over
here ..

Thank you for the well wishes ... And though it was dark for a moment, the lights did come back on ... someone must have paid the bill

An amazing way to spend this phenomenon  ... wishing you only the best ... Happy Birthday

It was amazing to see, and know that the last time a full eclipse happened was 99 years ago ... it was great to see so many people pausing from the ills of the world for a moment to celebrate such a wonder ... Thank you for your thoughts

Happy Birthday Lobo! Magical day to be had on your bday....it's supposed to happen again in 2024 and in NY will be in the path of totality....April 8 to be exact....Happy Birthday to them peeps too!

xoxo Taryn

2024 is when I'm due to retire from teaching ... then on to the next chapter; unless this event opens the door for me to win that $650 million, then I'm quitting by Thursday ... xoxo Always great hearing from you

I'd say it's a good omen considering it's your birthday! Happiest again! 🎂🎉

I'm gonna lean towards good as well, this last year has brought many changes, including my little girl London aka "Bunny", so I'm looking forward to more bless'd joy Thank you as always xoxo

regarded--perhaps--as celebrating a 'rebirth'...
a positive projected in the return of the lite--
a sign of good fortune and bless`ed (new) beginnings!!

I cannot help but think the "Powers That Be" have gifted you with favor on your special day!
Mo chara..i hope that it was one filled with joy and fulfillment!

Sioch`ain leat--aiwasys!

Just reading your kind thoughts reminds me, the day was special and the phenomena a truly a universal gift ... my greatest joy was the quiet moments found with my daughters One of my great wishes for my new year ... Conor McGregor knocks out Mayweather come Saturday night!! xoxo Mo Chara

Happy Birthday and nice ink !

Much appreciated! I'm going to try to make it a glorious year!

Love this poem. It's short but with lots of deep thoughts. Very cleverly written.

Thank your so much for checking it out RoseJasmine.

Lobo first happy birthday :)
second this is thought provoking
my daughter pointed out to me
it was spoke of in the bible
Joel 2:31
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come.
personally idk we shall see..

love Brenda

There are so many interpretations of the event  
   
 ...   Many ancient cultures attributed solar eclipses to either the moon or the sun being eaten by animals or demons. In Chinese folklore an eclipse is caused by a black dog or dragon eating the sun, while in Vietnam a giant frog does the solar devouring. The Chocktaw tribe of North America attributed the phenomena to a black squirrel biting the sun, while Hindu mythology claims the sun is eaten by the demon Rahu. In almost every culture that holds this “sun-eating” belief, the solution is to make a loud noise—a method that has proven to be 100 percent effective in getting the sun to return.    
   
   
In several religious cultures (including Christianity), an eclipse is related to an impending apocalypse—either literally or symbolically. In Norse mythology two giant wolfs, Skoll and Fenrir, chased the sun and moon, and if they swallowed the celestial entities, it would lead to Ragnorok (the apocalypse). In Mayan cultures, a solar eclipse that lasted more than a day was a sign of the end of the world, a time when the spirits of the dead will come to life and eat those on Earth.    
   
   
... I'm going to hold that it's a positive sign in my life ... my newborn daughter was born this past Easter Sunday, April 16th.  Her birthday will fall on an Easter every 11 years ... 11, 22, 33, 44, 55 ... this eclipse hit my 55th 😉...   It's the small connections that I've found can be most telling in life.   I celebrated today with her by taking her on her first aquarium visit.  She LOVED it!  Thanks for the well wishes crim   xoxo  

aw she's so beautiful Lobo :) you're a blessed man indeed.. thank you for the different cultural beliefs it was very enlightening.. love Brenda

Thank you for reading and commenting ... it's much appreciated.

Absolutely excellent

Thank you so much, much appreciated!

Although I love the date of my birth, I would've preferred it being on that very day...your brevity here is brilliant bro. N Happy Late Birthday, but if ur like me n my fam. Ur celebrating the whole month! lol

LMAO! ... Yes I'm enjoying an extended celebration!  But tomorrow it ends, and it's back to the gym.