Astonishing

You think you’ve seen anything.
How long is your life, how long
History, the Earth’s spinning?

What kind of show do you think
Will roll into town in time
For you to catch on the blink?

Anything big this species,
This planet, this little neck
Of the universe has got

Up its sleeve, it better get
To it quick, or you’ll miss it.
Most mayflies miss eclipses.