Eclipse

It's 2:44 am Decmber 21, 2010. I'm sitting on my bathroom sink counter. The skylight in here is the only window from which I can see the spectacular display outside. Tonight is the winter solstice, and the moon, sun, and earth have decided to collaborate for a celebration by creating a lunar eclipse. The peak is supposed to be at 3 am during which time the moon is supposed to look like an orange ring. Already, the earth's silhouette has cast an orange shadow on the moon's surface. It feels like New Year's Eve, and I'm counting down to zero. All over the country people are watching this sight. But my house is quiet, dark. I'm watching alone. But someone, somewhere, is watching the same miracle. Maybe they're alone too. Sitting on some porch quietly gazing in awe. Six minutes to go. This counter is cold and not at all comfortable. But it's ok. I'm witnessing a miracle. And someone, somewhere is watching, too. So maybe I'm not all that alone after all.