The eclipse fell
just at nap time
so our child was
not in the room
with the window
open wide to see
the crescent at
eighty seven percent
through purchased
protective lenses
however this morning
our child pointed
at a prism reflection
in the hallway
naming the colors
touching the light
then at bedtime we
played where is she
sitting on the floor
as behind my back
our child asked
where is her name
while I pretended
not to know where
our child was looking
left and right until
she emerged often
reflected in the mirror
laughing at my surprise
asking for more
I know she knows
awe is everywhere
Joshua Keiter 