Sun Timetables

See poem for explanation
I see from these tables of darkness
We’ve 16 long hours to get through
But look it says here there are also
3 levels of twilight who knew

That the sun loiters under horizons
At the first and the last of our light
And lobs a few rays that are extra
And lengthen your day well they might
Astronomical twilight is darkest
The stars not the people are bright
You wake astronomically sleepy
Who's ready to give up their night

The second is Nautical twilight
You navigate seas in a boat
Get lost between sunrise and sunset
Feel sick and just keep it afloat

Level 3 we are told is called Civil
You reach full politeness by dawn
If you meet someone chatty and sprightly
Smile tightly and stifle a yawn
Some fine cloudless dusk in December
Stay out till the twilights are gone
And see if the people stay civil
Or won't put their fairy lights on

3 thoughts on “Sun Timetables

  1. Great duskiness! ..and the days are getting longer, and will eventually get warmer, so looking forward drinks in the garden at dusk on a warm summer’s evening…Thank you for the rhyminder of good things to come😊

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