In the Tail of Hale-Bopp

I don't have a clue
when the comet Hale-Bopp
will again grace
our midnight skies
streaking motionless
over
golf courses
water towers
pristine northern lakes
red rock spires
saguaro sentries
the wake of a Caribbean cruise ship

but when it does
and you are standing
high
on a lonely hilltop
in awe

please be forewarned

"It"
takes
all
kinds

(c) 1997 - William Edward Ilse
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