It sounded as if the Streets were running

It sounded as if the Streets were running
And then ― the Streets stood still ―
Eclipse ― was all we could see at the Window
And Awe ― was all we could feel.

By and by ― the boldest stole out of his Covert
To see if Time was there ―
Nature was in an Opal Apron,
Mixing fresher Air.

Emily Dickinson

Trivial: Solar Eclipse

It sounded as if the Streets were running
And then ― the Streets stood still ―
All we could see at the Window was Eclipse
And all we could feel was awe.

By and by ― the boldest thing appears from his shelter
To see if Time was there ―
Nature was mixing fresher Air
In an Opal Clouds.
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