After the Touch


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she was touched by a phantom

becoming a phantom too

both boarded coral carriage
 
wheels grate cobble streets in mist

opera seats were waiting
 
then to swirl on dancing floor

she relished escaping hours
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Date: 7/25/2025 5:22:00 AM
What a stunning piece. Imagine being pulled along by a coral carriage! Impressive work. This particular one has a smart title: such a brilliant concept, the ghost. The "coral carriage" and "opera seats" conjure up a fantastical world that is at once terrifying and alluring.
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Ghairo Daniels
Date: 7/26/2025 2:29:00 AM
Aah, Sotto ! Your feedback is always so beautiful & positive. ThkU mucho. Have a blessed night/day.x.
Date: 7/23/2025 8:36:00 PM
This is just beautiful. Oh, to be carried on coral carriage wheels! Good write.
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Ghairo Daniels
Date: 7/24/2025 5:18:00 AM
ThKU 4 pop in, John. Yeah, imagination can runaway. Be blessed.x.
Date: 7/23/2025 4:24:00 AM
Ghairo, this piece is hauntingly beautiful—rich with atmosphere and mystery. The imagery of the “coral carriage” and “opera seats” paints a dreamlike escape that feels both eerie and enchanting. I love how it blends the ghostly with the elegant. A truly evocative and poetic journey.
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Ghairo Daniels
Date: 7/23/2025 5:03:00 AM
Very kind & detailed comment, for a short piece, Rowena. ThkU! Much light to U. X.
Date: 7/21/2025 10:54:00 PM
I like your poem for the contest, Ghairo. Quite the night out, I'd say. A fun read. Good luck in the contest, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Ghairo Daniels
Date: 7/22/2025 10:07:00 PM
ThkU 4 pop-in & kindness, Bill. Great day/night to you. x.
Date: 7/21/2025 5:26:00 AM
Ahhh Christine finally gave in after all. Poor Raoul. Awesome poetry
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2025 4:32:00 AM
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