The Venus Transit

Yesterday a sight was seen, but not again till twenty-one, seventeen.

Too bad for me and my crew, not a ray of sunshine could get through...

The cloudy sky, the chance of rain was all this preparation done in vain?

They began to leave, first one then two; a handful of us standing true.

A little more rain, the time passed by, and still no sunshine caught my eye.

I said, "farewell," and put away some gear, the time for sunset getting near.

Got in my car and drove away, I couldn't help but begin to pray.

I said, "God, I just can't stand it. I'd really hoped to see Venus in transit."

Just then the the clouds began to part and that little hope restored my heart.

But what good was seeing the sun? With the naked eye, it's no fun.

I felt like such a dope! I was now miles from the nearest telescope.

But I did a U-turn anyway and prayed that God keep the clouds at bay.

Screeching to a sudden halt, then running fast as a lightning bolt;

I got to the eyepiece just in time, after everyone else had gone in line.

With a deep breath I looked above and saw the amazing goddess of love.

She looked so peaceful, tiny, and cute; like a little BB in front of a grapefruit.

Time stood still as I watched with my wife, that brief moment we'll remember for life.

Then the clouds closed and she was gone. Like a final scene, the curtains were drawn.