I leave you my abbreviated dusk,
A patch of blue upon a distant hill.
Fog fingers write my feelings on the glass.
Those urgent words once set the bones alight.
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does time's shadow have a measurement? will you find out & let me know. abbreviated dusk. fog fingers. kisskiss. sjg
This beautiful poem taps our memories and captures a treasured mood that escapes our total comprehension. Very much an enclave.
This poem celebrates and honors the moment with its intense and hauntingly beautiful language and imagery!
a beautiful write. you do have a way with words, and putting them in the right place.
Sandra How sweet are these words (A Patch of Blue Upon a Distant Hill) how wonderful a genius piece of writing, you have such a way with words and this makes your poetry such a wonder to read and this poem has a description that is just perfect. Cheers Sylviex
Your words embrace and lift, Sandra, and often transport the reader to new places and meanings... A tender work, this. Love, Esther : ]
Sandra, I love the 'fog fingers' line it has a wonderful vibrance to it. Great write! Brian
A sort of swooning delight overcomes the reader. The twilight moves incessantly around the world - a million roofs, and your patch of blue most poignant. Truly, I loved this one - especially the phrase 'set the bones alight' - ah, every soul should know one such moment. - Will
You always seem to find the words that haunt. A beautiful and memorable poem from one of the most accomplished writers published here. Patrick
I'm going to that distant hill to gather little poems that you've left for me like manna from heaven. Uriah
You always put so much into your writing Sandra, and I think that often our theme is the same or at least similar Eitherway..This is yet another beautiful piece Take care love duncan x
'Abbreviated dusk' is a brilliant image and leads the reader eloquently into your elusive picture painted in soft pastels and rich with emotional tension. A fine poem. love, Allie xxxx
Sandra a painting both strong and delicate.....images that illuninate, hold for an instant...set free with grace....beautiful, this gift.....thankyou Love, D.
Sandra>>>The image work here takes on the presence of a penumbra, as enclaves technically are, in embodied form...A fine slice of detailed thoughts, my dear, as per usual.... F J R
Strong as Iron........a wonderful picture...........unlimited space....fathomless.
'abbreviated dusk..' wonderful imagery Sandra. Though time and distance can separate, words have no boundries... Lovely poem. Justine
It's no wonder that this was published, it's brilliant! Love everything about this poem - a ten from me. HG: -) xx
Always different... always captivating... always excellent... and of course, always Sandra!