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Bring on the Darkness

We ain't skeered!

By Dana CrandellPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
Bring on the Darkness
Photo by Jongsun Lee on Unsplash

Eyeglasses made of cardboard

Cereal boxes and foil

Layered filters on camera lenses

In backyards, the steaks start to broil.

Party time's on while the sun hides its face

Shadowed by our little moon for a while.

Eclipse 2024, USA-style!

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Dana Crandell

Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.

Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist

My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity

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  • Hannah Moore2 years ago

    Isnt it great that we make a party for the moon though!

  • Jazzy 2 years ago

    Did we all experience the eclipse the same way lol

  • Shirley Belk2 years ago

    Sounds like you were making the most of it! Love it

  • Seems like a wonderful time! Loved your Acrostic!

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Right on!!! Loved it!!!❤️❤️💕

  • Tiffany Gordon2 years ago

    brilliant! 😍

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    lol. That was fun.

  • JBaz2 years ago

    An eclipse party …why not Just dont look up

  • Woohoo. Fabulous job

  • Paul Stewart2 years ago

    Man, as the young would say, that slaps, sir. So much fun, joy and optimism and just well steak, and a heady party atmosphere! You Americans, eh? hehe Well done!

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