Solar Awe
These photos from NASA and local photographer Stephen Ironside inspire more awe than my direct experience of the eclipse last week. So here is my tribute to the beauty, awe, and mystery of life with a trio of poems. Which is your favorite poem and why?
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coronas shine out
NASA photo of the eclipse from the atmosphere
Baily’s Beads bending the light
nature’s beauty awes
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radiant light
moon dancing
surfaces bending light
Baily’s Beads beaming
beauty and awe abound
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moon shadows proceeding
Baily’s Beads bending
solar mysteries abound
coronas, shadows, crescents
light transcending dark
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I am most grateful to nature for her boundless beauty. As fellow blogger Annette wrote this week, nature can inspire us with her beauty, bringing us together to appreciate and share in her beauty. At these intersections between nature and humans, may we find the common good to create a better world for all.
writing to freedom 
Truly inspiring, Brad. Hugs
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Thanks Teagan. May your week be full of awe!
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Wow, Brad. You’re on a roll!
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Thank you Cynthia. I’m glad you enjoy my poetry.
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Great images and lovely poetry. It was an awesome sight. 🙂
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Thanks D. I’m glad you experienced the eclipse. May we find awe in our daily lives to feed our muses and hearts.
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Great poem Brad. What a photo. We were in TN but couldn’t capture an image as grand.
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Thanks Tom. Were you in a total eclipse zone?
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Yes, we were in Sevierville, TN. It was an awesome event, exciting and at the same time eerie to experience. When it went dark the usual evening sounds came out but when the light came back they stopped. It was fun though just to be a part of the mayhem that went on of all going to see it.
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Sounds both fun and a little unsettling. But I would still like to experience a total eclipse. Thanks Tom.
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We didn’t realize it had been 38 years since the last one. You are young enough and may be able to witness the 12/14/2020 one.
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you really transfer the beauty with your post, Brad. Have a nice day, regards Mitza
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What a wonderful comment Mitza. I’m glad you connected with the beauty and awe.
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🙂
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Well said and beautiful pictures!
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Thanks Kirt. We must keep feeding our muses and spirits. 🙂
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Wow, how incredible!! Thank you for sharing, these are beautiful.
Kathrin — http://mycupofenglishtea.wordpress.com
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Thanks Kathrin and welcome. May your week be full of beauty and awe, Brad
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Thank you, Brad, for inviting your readers to my blog. I feel honored.
As I said in my post, nature has the power to bring us together in awe.
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You are most welcome Annette. Nature is my favorite muse and inspiration.
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Lovely poem you wrote here
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Thanks and welcome, Brad
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I like the last one best, Brad…though I love them all! Something about the rhythm…and mystery 😉 The photos are incredible! I have friend who went to Oregon…she sent me a photo similar to the first one above and I will ask her if I can use it!
Hope you are well. Make it a great day ❤
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Thank you Lorrie. Rhythm and mystery sounds like a cool new band! I look forward to seeing your friend’s photo and your words. May we find and create more beauty in our lives. Hugs, ❤
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Now THOSE are some awesome eclipse shots! Interestingly though, I like the eclipse shot in my mind from seeing it with my own eyes better. I like your second poem the best. I like the idea of the moon dancing. 🙂
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Thanks Julie. I like moon dancing too! And I agree direct experience is best. I’m glad you danced with the moon. 🙂
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The moon is a great dancer! 😊
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I think I like the second one best Brad, it’s that line about moon dancing.
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Thanks Andrea. Several of us like that line. It must be time for a little moon dancing! 🙂
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Beautiful images and words Brad…
‘Light transcending darkness’ so it’s poem 3 for me. All lovely words and intentions though 💐🙋🏻🦋🦋
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Thanks Di. Again, your Aussie individualism is showing up! And I’m glad. 🙂
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Oh was I the main one to choose number three Brad!
I think that’s me showing my Piscean nature. One fishy swimming in the opposite direction…🤔🙄🙋🏻
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LOL. As long as you’re true to you. 🙂
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I am Brad. I’ve accepted that now and I appreciate it… finally 🙏🏼
Thank you for this lovely little chat 🙋🏻💐
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My pleasure.
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Just love nature❤️ Thanks for sharing awesomeness Brad, Barbara
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Nature rocks! I’m glad you appreciate my posts. thanks Barbara.
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Wow.. such beautiful photo’s and your poetic muse has done justice to them Brad.. Love and Blessings.. Sue xx
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Thanks Sue. The images I found definitely inspired my muse. 🙂 May your week be full of inspiration.
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All three were great and inspiring…you asked for a favorite…no can do…all three beautiful, Sir!!
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LOL. I’ll accept kudos on all three. 🙂 Thanks my friend. May your week be full of beauty and awe!
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