The sun prevailed for an instant
Firmament tapestry unfolds
As northern bumpkins gawk
Vacant, eyes skyward, mouths agape
Like turkeys
Drown in a downpour
In eyes of childish wonder
These fleece islands swim
Converging, backlit corona
Their slate faces meet
A kiss with sparks
Behind the veil
Celestial imps light firecrackers
giggling at the shapes
their hand puppet shadows
cast upon the ground below
