Watching the Ground

A procrastinator's eclipse experience

By Suze KayPublished about a month ago • Updated about a month ago • 1 min read

The safer view: Cresecent shadows under trees

Even as I wish for paper glasses, I hedge. I

Could take it or

Leave it, I think. I can trust the moon to

Inch around again. It will

Pass, as all things do, and aren't the

Shadow minnows swimming under every tree

Enough?

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Poppy about a month ago
Beautiful beautiful beautiful!! I'd pick a favourite line but the entire thing is gorgeous in a way that belongs to your iconic writer's voice.
Joe O’Connorabout a month ago
I like how this viewpoint doesn’t sensationalise or dramatise the eclipse, but a sense of assurance is kept throughout. Shadow minnows is lovely imagery Suze!
Caroline Janeabout a month ago
This is excellent. "Shadow minnows" Splendid imagery! Fantastic.
Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a month ago
Your photo and poem are both so absolutely gorgeous! 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Alivia Varvelabout a month ago
So beautiful! “It will pass, as all things do.” Such a lovely reminder.
angela hepworthabout a month ago
Wow stunning picture there and great poem!
Hannah Mooreabout a month ago
What a photo! I've never seen these eclipse minows!
Dana Crandellabout a month ago
My thoughts exactly. I spent about 10 minutes observing it in the shadows of a colander and a cheese grater. lol I really enjoyed this one, Suze!