Senior facility I asked the
Residents whether they were
Excited about the eclipse of the sun.
They nodded their heads, but
We all wished we lived closer to the
Area where the sun would be
Entirely covered.
"We need to hang on for 7 more years," I said.
"Then the total eclipse will cover our location."
We all laughed.
I looked around the room at the group of
Women, most elderly.
Would any of them be alive in 7 years?
Would I?
But I continued, "Actually, it would be even better
To be in heaven. Being with Jesus will ECLIPSE
Everything."
(And I just know Jack would have said,
"Good one, Dorothy.")