Shadow Race
Shadow Race - meaning Summary
Winning by Facing the Sun
This short poem presents a simple, literal race with one’s shadow that functions as a metaphor for perspective and agency. When the speaker runs with the sun behind, the shadow outruns them; when they face the sun, they win. The poem suggests that changing vantage point or confronting a source of light changes outcomes, implying empowerment comes from orientation and choice rather than external competition.
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