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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

AUGUST 2019 - GAZING INTO THE VAST BEYOND




GAZING INTO THE VAST BEYOND


Bright Jupiter pierces the darkening sky
Followed by the Summer Triangle
Saturn is sighted, Arcturus acquired
At last the North Star emerges
The meadow fills with motor hums
 And the murmur of manual tweakings
The clank of ladders and viewing chairs
The rustle of star charts
Soft whispers carry in the stillness
Anticipation in every word
Movement appears in silhouettes
Often tethered by red light 
A motley crew by the light of day
Transforms under clear, dark skies
All pilgrims with one goal in mind
Gazing into the vast beyond