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Stardance; or, Geminids’ Return

Jake Wills 1980 (Houston, TX)

December 23 
Free verse
Helios’ chariot scatters stardust,
From Phaethon’s fateful ride,
As Zeus’ bolt sends splinters,
Over the cold December sky.

The fragments ignite like torches,
Etching trails across the sphere,
As Earth twirls blindly through,
The final stardance of the year.

About this poem

This poem draws its inspiration from the awe-inspiring Geminids Meteor Shower that graces our skies every December. The piece aims to evoke the wonder and grandeur of this celestial event, blending the ancient myths of Helios and Zeus and Phaethon with the timeless beauty of the natural world.

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Written on December 13, 2023

Submitted by on December 16, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XXAX ABXB
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 265
Words 47
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 4, 4
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Jake Wills

Born in Houston, TX in 1980, Jake Wills spent several years traversing the globe as a soldier. His adventures abroad have now given way to a quieter life in Austin, TX, where he devotes himself to raising his two children. A lifelong practitioner of Meditation, Jake is a IMAA certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, who focuses primarily on veterans suffering from PTS. more…

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