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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
Somewhere over the western Pacific, at noon, mean solar time, the fierce tropical Sun recrossed the equator. No one was there or saw it happen, only the open ocean and the sky. For a moment both hemispheres would equally be lit. For a day both Dark and Light would last the same ... but only for a day. Then the planet kept on tilting in the way that it was headed, before, perhaps, realizing its mistake, tilting back into position in the spring, though forever overdoing it, always wobbling, this way and that. The moons and planets are also swinging in their circles, Rocking and dancing, back and forth, along their cosmic traces; just as they have in the several billion years since their formation, just as they will for millions of years more, til the Sun burns out its nuclear core, swells in a final crimson burst of heat and Light, before at last collapsing on itself, leaving, in its fiery wake, the cold eternal blackness of interstellar Night. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Great images... most enjoyed... regards, sudhir |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
enjoyed the read  |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
I like this imagery and I feel educated and informed on the wonders of the universe..plus the added bonus of your poetic skill and beauty.....Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
I like the images here... like a big dance party before total blackout, the heavenly beings enjoying it while they can. *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This poem appeals to me on several levels. If you don't mind I'd like to save it to my personal file on equinoxes and soltices. Beautifully penned! ~ May the light of the sun, the moon, and the stars guide you on your life's journey... Warm morning hugs, Earth Angel |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you! This is still one of my all-time favorites from you, starlight Jaime! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Poetry of the universe, always so appealing to me. THis is intreguing Liz |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Jaime, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I LOVE IT!!! This is by far one of my favorites of yours and I am delighted you've brought this cosmic wonder across the blue skies of this wonderful place! (big hugggsssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jaime, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very nicely done Jaime! Much enjoyed the read. ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I enjoyed the images in this piece |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Somewhere over the western Pacific, at noon, mean solar time, the fierce tropical Sun recrossed the equator. No one was there or saw it happen, only the open ocean and the sky. For a moment both hemispheres would equally be lit. ============================ til the Sun burns out its nuclear core, swells in a final crimson burst of heat and Light, before at last collapsing on itself, leaving, in its fiery wake, the cold eternal blackness of interstellar Night. ================================ Such lovely celestial imagery... wonderful writing Jaime....very cool!! oouuu eeee oouu ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang ... |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Love the first stanza. The second stanza, less so. Still voting though, because I love the idea of day and night equating the same for an instant. Or, as X once sang: "She flies over the dateline. Her hands turn red as the days change to night. Change in an instant." |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is wonderful, Jaime - I'm pleased that you've submitted this, and proud to cast a vote for you... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...For a day both Dark and Light would last the same ... but only for a day. Then the planet kept on tilting in the way that it was headed, before, perhaps, realizing its mistake, tilting back into position in the spring, though forever overdoing it, always wobbling, this way and that. ... ~*~ I felt that! Smiling here! |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
A delightful poetic lesson in astronomy. -Bob |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Just lovely, Jaime...I enjoyed this. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Very interesting poetry. Joyce |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Very interesting - I happily cast my vote. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Very good poem. My vote's in. "Love makes the world go around" |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
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