Whispers of an Eclipse

whisper of an eclipse

deep into the woods, I went

anticipation building for this event

the sky was clear, a vibrant blue

not much longer until the moon is due

I can see the sun, its blinding face

so much light still fills this place

where are you moon? please come and sit

block the sun for just a bit

the shadows fall all around

there is a strangeness even in the sound

the birds grow calm, fly back to their nests

is nighttime coming? confusion sets.

I see it now, each piece by piece

the sun being canceled crease by crease

the cooler air starts to breath

the chill I feel as I roll down my sleeves

gasp! oh my here comes the black

the flames from edges as the moon attacks

goodbye sweet sun, yet reveal yourself

things unseen, I’m beside myself

comeback, comeback I miss you sun

in your absence, a temptation to run

but now your comfort all back in place

your bright sweet warmth

shining gently on my face