Saturday, June 20, 2009

And I Promise To Reserve A Seat For My Lonesome Master Comments

Rating: 5.0

Still I am going to school and nobody sits in the class.
Peeled walls look so sad like an old fresco
And I think of my old friends.
A piece of chalk and the duster
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nimal dunuhinga
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Alison Cassidy 25 June 2009

This journey into your school-day past is very beautiful, Nimal, despite the peeling poverty of the image you paint with such a decrepit brush. I particularly liked the touch of humor when you describe your old music teacher's melancholy voice: 'And I never thought a chalk could speak like a parrot.' This sort of whimsical humor is reminiscent of some of the French art films of the mid 20th Century. Your dedication to Sandra is noted. She is not only a fine poet, but a good friend whose honest and insightful comments are to be treasured, always. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Sandra Fowler 20 June 2009

Beautiful, nostalgic, and poignant. Only nimal dunuhinga could have written this. I am honored by your dedication. In the school of poetry, I give you exceptional marks. Fond regards, Sandra

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kalubovila East, Sri Lanka
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