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Reverse Midas Touch

Oh how I love you, Darling. Your beauty is too much for me to behold! But I am not a person you can ever be with. My body you may never hold. Please come no closer. Stay your distance, Dear. Dare not to be bold. I can trace your face, but I can only wish your arms around me could enfold. Though I may kiss your lips, you cannot kiss me back. Resist the urge. Don’t fold. You see, I am a Midas but of a different type. What touches ME turns gold. This is my curse. Believe me. Hold not my hand to solace give. Your blood would then turn cold. I suffer; how I suffer. Untouched I must remain. Alone I will grow old. Jan. 2, 2023 For Edward Ibeh's This Or That, Vol 15 Poetry Contest

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Date: 1/18/2023 2:02:00 PM
Wonderfully done, Andrea:-) I loved it. Congratulations on your win in my contest!
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Date: 1/18/2023 12:37:00 PM
Congrats Andrea, nice twist on the theme and a pleasure to read :)
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Date: 1/4/2023 8:40:00 PM
You can combat that "Reverse Midas Touch" with a mirror. Just thinking out loud.
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Date: 1/3/2023 8:38:00 AM
This is excellent, Andrea! The ending is so sad; fate can be unkind. ~ Regards and all the best for 2023. // paul
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Date: 1/2/2023 11:15:00 PM
Brilliant poem on the theme, Andrea, I think I am gonna skip this contest...
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Date: 1/2/2023 5:44:00 PM
You have cleverly dealt with the theme. In real life if it happens, how unfortunate that person will be. Great entry for the contest, Andrea. All the Best.
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Date: 1/2/2023 10:14:00 AM
- Oh ... so sad, Andrea - Best wishes in the contest -
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