Eclipse: A Haiku Sequence Poem by Richard George

Eclipse: A Haiku Sequence

Rating: 4.5


Imperceptible
at first, sunlight changing; then
dusky, or faded,

filter on the lens
encroaching, sky blue into
grey, then grey-lilac,

colours blur, textures,
shadows cast paler, out of
focus, sudden cold

strikes us uneasy,
half moon sun on leaves jangles
crescent reflections,

dragonflies hawk the
gloom, birds on their way homewards,
green murk of low cloud

BLINKS OUT: OUR DARK STAR,
OBSIDIAN RADIANCE,
CUT CARBON DIAMOND

and back, like a switch,
heavens as dawn six o'clock,
luminous, bleary -

to morning of mornings
and washed-lucid consciousness
reborn we awake

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Clark Keeler 06 April 2005

Unbelievable! ! Great imagery, smooth read, i loved it. I can honestly say that I am jealous.

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Solitary Man 06 April 2005

an adroit effort, no sharp edges, and no soft soap.

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Colleen Courtney 30 April 2014

A very nice collection of haiku!

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Nabakishore Dash 17 August 2022

Full description of eclipse with great imagery.Congrats dear poet George.

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Nade December 07 March 2017

half moon sun on leaves jangles- what a lovely description! :)

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Rajnish Manga 07 October 2015

This Haiku sequence paints a wonderful collage on the canvas of nature. A real treat to the reader. Thanks.

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Babatunde Aremu 07 October 2015

A good way of appreciating nature! Bravo

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Edward Kofi Louis 07 October 2015

To morning of mornings; with the muse of nature. Nice work.

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Richard George

Richard George

Cheltenham, U.K.
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