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Connor Conor's's avatar

A gripping, lively, intelligent poeml both rooted in tradition and absolutely current. And hip: why give up style when all the lights might go out?

Perfect. Oodly, It evoked a smell from my childhood that made it feel visceral. 

Val S.'s avatar

Big shoutout to Carlos (https://substack.com/@caerivas), for his beautiful piece! I'm so glad he wasn't upset that I took the liberty to create my own art inspired by it. He writes amazing poems! If you're a poetry lover, he's definitely worth following! I'm really curious about the olfactory detail that brought up the smell from childhood 😊, but I totally get that everyone can feel differently when reading poems. So, Carlos, this one’s for you! Thank you, Connor, for your comment!

Rea de Miranda's avatar

I love this, Valle and Carlos!

Val S.'s avatar

Thanks, Rea! Really glad you like it! 🤍

Carlos M.'s avatar

Wow, I'm simply speechless and honored. You're very talented, that's a beautiful piece of artwork I'm humbled to know my poem inspired it.

Thank you for that and for your kind words.

Val S.'s avatar

Thanks again, Carlos! You're too kind! Still, don't forget that your work was the fuel! 🤍