The birds are silent; there’s a pause;
As thousands gather out of doors
Eager to observe the sky
And see the valiant moon glide by.
‘Inconstant orb!’, so said the Bard*,
Curse making women’s lives so hard!
Source of wonder, hope and dreams …
Which acts today as strong sun screen!
“Protect your eyes!”, broadcasters shout;
Queues quickly form and stocks run out
As special lenses fly off shelves;
Punters must safeguard themselves …
Spain is the hot spot for best views
Today’s** eclipse is headline news
Observers gather on high ground
Bathed in atmosphere profound…
Wars and politics be damned!
All eyes on the heavens scanned
For just an hour – life put on hold
Suspended in an arc of gold!
(c) Poet in the woods 2026
* In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, written c 1594-6
** on 12th August, 2026
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