The Winning Of The Dusk Poem by Sandra Fowler

The Winning Of The Dusk

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The boy is tearing sunset with his eyes.
The fey leaves turn in sequences of dusk.
Such fragile color cannot last for long.
Someone should hold him till his vision fails.

You need not tell him that his measurement
Just missed tomorrow by a shadow's length.
Say winning of the dusk paints him so tall,
That he can hitch a ride down with the sun.

Dedicated to a street child whose name is known only to God.
Previously published, 'Riverrun'

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Elysabeth Faslund 24 June 2007

Writing about this child, the way you wove his story, is remarkable. Noticing this child, when so many others had not, is the arrow to the heart. How I wish I could bundle up all the homeless children and give them a home. Instead, all we can give is poetry of 'Yes, you are there. I see you. Will always see you.' You have done this poem with a great heart and, an arrow.xxElysabeth

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Marina Gipps 20 May 2007

This is, by far, one of your very finest poems. Bravo, Sandra! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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R H 19 May 2007

The fragility and impermanence of all things immortalised in this beautifully crafted and poignant poem. Justine.

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John Tiong Chunghoo 19 May 2007

this is pure magic. i like. great work sandra. keep it up.

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Nicola Burkett 19 May 2007

A beautiful dedication to a precious life.....It captures the beauty of life and also the journey after life.......Another great poem. Hugs NIX xx

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Cindy Kreiner Sera 27 May 2009

With Winter approaching these street children are on my mind - a sight staying with me behind a closed door at night. Promises, promises never kept by the Powers that be - thank you for bringing their plight to light...

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Sonya Florentino 23 May 2009

No one should be living in the streets, much less a child, but sadly many do… and their survival is day to day, if not meal to meal….

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Bill Grace 13 September 2007

Sandra, I hope someday you will read my unsuccessful attempt in 'Street Kids' to capture what you have so admirably scored. Blessings always, Bill Grace

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Raveendran . 06 August 2007

Each poem of Sandra is an experience!

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Ivor Hogg 04 August 2007

Your opening line set my imagination running riot.I can see this boy looking although he does not know what he is looking for

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Sandra Fowler

W. Columbia, WV, USA
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