In the Path of Totality

It's not often that a cosmic event coincides with one of my published poems, but today is the day! Being in the path of totality for the eclipse reminded me of a poem I wrote years ago. I'm happy to say it was published in The Kansas City Star. The book editor back then liked it; I hope you do too.

Eclipse 

by Jan Sokoloff Harness

In the path of totality

the eclipse is complete.

darkness conquers

day

For a moment.

Those in the path

don’t look

directly at the sun.

don’t look

directly at the danger.

Standing in the path we

don’t look

directly at each other.

darkness conquers

love

For a moment.

P.S. You know what I think of when I think of this poem? My friend Angela cut it out of the newspaper when it was published and framed it for me. Kindness matters. Love wins.

P.P.S. Total Eclipse of the Heart. A classic, especially for today.

P.P.P.S. For goodness sake, if you're viewing the eclipse, protect your eyes.

Credit: Rick Fienberg