With the geomagnetic storms affecting
earth, one of the positive aspects is
seeing the Northern Lights, especially
in Northern climes. If the geomagnetic
storm is strong enough, people in the
southern states may catch a glimpse of
the Aurora Borealis. Of course, the
displays are not as bright or intense
as those up North, but we'll take what
we can get!!
They were seen last night as far south
as Houston, Texas.
I'm out the door to search for them again tonight!
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Transparent curtains Shimmering in the night sky It's the Northern Lights
A rare treat, indeed for those living this far south A Celestial show
Such beauty displayed All colors of the rainbow Arc among the stars
Teasing, pleasing dance Captured by grace of motion I am mesmerized
Glistening red, white The skies are ever changing By light, I'm transfixed
My friend says to me Don't whistle, they will take you Do it anyway
Spirits of the sky Please find me worthy to watch Your ceremony
O! to be that free No more worries, no more strife Come take me with you
I close my eyes, dance With Aurora as my guide But the show must end
Alas, the lights fade But I have the memories BUT FORGOT THE FILM
(C) Karla Dorman, 2003/Revised 2003.
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I too am cursed by NJ.
But I've been to Maine plenty of times to know what this is about.
And it does make it here once in a while.
I'm ready for another comet by the way.
Great write!
John
I have always to view the Aurora B. while high, maybe tonight I will get that chance...although we seem to have an overcast as always when something is happening of importance that we can get to see, NJ is overcast! Oh well time to cast over living in NJ, LOL! As always, you create such a wonderful picture, and even if you have no film, the picture developes quite beautifully! Peace, ED & Rufuz
Reviewed by Ed Lupinacci (Reader)
Reviewed on October 29, 2003
you may have forgotten the film but you set so many pictures for us
to click into memory
I often overlook the usual miracles, like life itself, or the sun coming up every morning, or the blood streaming through my veins. But, a comet or Aurora have a way of reminding me that I'm not just the result of electrons and protons being shaken and stirred into life. Thank you for your eloquent reminder.
Scott
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on October 29, 2003
Nothing worst then forgetting the film! LOL. Loved your write. Beautiful capture of the northern lights. I do miss seeing them! Its enough to make me think......maybe I will go back to the mountains :-)
LOL at that last line..sounds like something you would do, hunh?? biggest event of your life, and you forget the freakin' film...LOL what a beautiful write celebrating one of nature's awesome events! can't wait to see 'em tonight; hope we can see 'em! wonderful job on this; truly enjoyed this celestial masterpiece! (((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, karen lynn (who has seen the northern lights more than you have...neener, neener, neener! LOL). :D
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Love this poem
Nico
i agree with ed!
But I've been to Maine plenty of times to know what this is about.
And it does make it here once in a while.
I'm ready for another comet by the way.
Great write!
John
God Bless
~Michelle~
Love Tinka
((((Hugs))))
~Nikki and Gabriella~
to click into memory
May Lu a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
Scott