astronomical prediction
the astronomer said
‘an eclipse between these two heavenly bodies is a once in a lifetime event’
the astronomer didn’t say
how long a lifetime is.
a butterfly lives for six weeks.
what about you and me?
Image; Art Johnstone. ‘Monarch in the garden. Waikini NZ Last Rites of a Summer. Autumn 2023. Typically, the Monarch butterfly lives for 6 weeks.