Every day when the sun passes by <br />The edge of the earth or ocean and sky. <br />Once on each horizon can be seen once a day <br />When there are no clouds to get in the way. <br />The sky must be clear through no haze will it show <br />It’s made by the sky through its prismatic glow. <br />It happens so quickly a blink blocks its sight <br />That you must be looking when created by light. <br /> <br />The edge of the earth must be straight and flat <br />So the sunlight will change as it passes through <br />The thickest of air that its possible to. <br />The purest in color of emerald green, <br />Intense is its aura when it is seen. <br /> <br />Sailors trust it a promise that fair weather will come, <br />A sign from above for a safe passage home. <br />For privileged lovers who see it together <br />It promises good fortune and good luck forever. <br /> <br />One morning a clear sky your way will come, <br />Be sure to get out early that day, <br />And see if a green flash will come your way. <br />I hope you are blessed with the sight you may see, <br />And marvel at nature in all its glory. <br /> <br />When I was young man I saw it once <br />Atop my board waiting a good wave to come. <br />Of its existence I did not know, <br />But the green flash showed me its elegant glow. <br />It gave me a blessing I shall not forget; <br />Of love and good fortune that abides with me yet. <br />It’s such a beautiful wonderous sight <br />That I keep on searching the horizon to see <br />The green flash just once more ‘for I cease to be.<br /><br />William J. (Skip) Henderson Jr.<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-green-flash-2/
