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Perseids in the Sky
It was circa nineteen seventy-something 😉
When some stars in the firmament danced,
Now the August skies light up so bright,
Leaving us sky watchers entranced.
Upon hearing about this ballet,
Perseus sent his sons across the universe,
So they traverse the Milky Way,
Traveling with tremendous burst.
And when the Perseids fly by,
They leave persistent colorful trails of light,
Like birthday candles to make a wish,
As they dance across the night.
Our fates are bound to the heavens,
In constellations from long ago,
Because when giants send gifts,
It’s an honor that they bestow.
When some stars in the firmament danced,
Now the August skies light up so bright,
Leaving us sky watchers entranced.
Upon hearing about this ballet,
Perseus sent his sons across the universe,
So they traverse the Milky Way,
Traveling with tremendous burst.
And when the Perseids fly by,
They leave persistent colorful trails of light,
Like birthday candles to make a wish,
As they dance across the night.
Our fates are bound to the heavens,
In constellations from long ago,
Because when giants send gifts,
It’s an honor that they bestow.
Published 15th Aug 2020
Author's Note
For the Birthday Cake comp
For those who are sky watchers, the meteor showers peak on August 12. ;-)
For those who are sky watchers, the meteor showers peak on August 12. ;-)
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15th Aug 2020 4:47pm
I love watching that shower! However, it seems to be nothing but clouds this week interspersed with light. Very difficult to see anything. Thank goodness they always come back.
This is a very lovely, spiritual entry, Wally. I enjoyed reading the sincerity from which it was written. Best of luck in the comp!
This is a very lovely, spiritual entry, Wally. I enjoyed reading the sincerity from which it was written. Best of luck in the comp!
19th Aug 2020 3:31am
Thank you Ahavati.
Many of the meteorologists and astronomers were saying the same, depending on your location (clouds, light pollution, the moon, etc.) I've always enjoyed astronomy and love watching documentaries, the colors, the stories and the wonder of how small we are in comparison to the entire universe.
Many of the meteorologists and astronomers were saying the same, depending on your location (clouds, light pollution, the moon, etc.) I've always enjoyed astronomy and love watching documentaries, the colors, the stories and the wonder of how small we are in comparison to the entire universe.
19th Aug 2020 2:06pm
