Eclipse

The longest eclipse we will ever see,
A phenomenon rare, for you and me,
One thousand years, before- being matched again,
This is special, it'll linger and remain!
The earth's shadow- kissed by the moon ,
Then darkness descended and all too soon,
Nearly two hours, and it remained -so.
Then through cloud, again it would glow!
Seventeenth of July, this event did unfold,
An unusual sight to capture and hold,
Here it speaks of love and romance,
Also 'twas spectacular during our brief glance.
Traces of red, rays from the sun,
Just after two it's over and done,
Now we wait to watch the skies,
Wonder with awe at our next surprise.