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There are some days that catch the light,
Some days are particularly notable or exceptional.
Days like diamonds.
These exceptional days shine brightly and stand out.
I saw a girl amongst the pillars, as I was climbing up the stairs. But just when I saw her she hid behind one of the pillars, so I went to see if I could find her. But she kept walking around the pillar at the same speed as I was walking, so that she stayed invisible. Then eventually she stopped and I caught up with her- and that was how the day began.
Encountering someone intriguing but elusive marked the start of an unusual day.
There are some days that catch the light,
Similar to line 1, emphasizing the uniqueness of certain days.
As if someone's put a magic spell on them,
Implying a magical quality imbued into these exceptional days.
So that all of these kind of ordinary things
Ordinary things take on a magical or extraordinary aura during these special days.
Seem like magic things.
During such days, mundane occurrences transform into magical experiences.
We went to this pub that was very dark inside, me and this girl from amongst the pillars. And while she was telling me this story about someone's belly-button, this looper-man came up and said to me, "Can I get in to use the phone there, unless of course you have a pigeon."
Describing a series of events involving encounters and peculiar interactions during the day.
And then we tried to get in to see a play which didn't start until the next day, and after that we queued for a different one beside a sign which said it was sold out.
More experiences, this time attempts to attend events that didn't quite work out as planned.
We ended up at a street market, looking at curious bottles, where a woman behind a hat-pin stall mistook us for a couple in love, me and the girl from amongst the pillars. And we saw a man walking along the pavement with the most incredible moustache in the whole world, and another man rode a penny farthing along the street.
Continuing the sequence of unique experiences and encounters throughout the day.
Some days are good,
Highlighting that some exceptional days are like thrilling adventures.
They're like an adventure.
Reiterating the adventurous and exciting nature of these exceptional days.
When it got dark some people were putting on a show outside, and we stood outside the fence thinking about climbing over it cause we couldn't afford to pay to get in. But just before the show began the ticket collectors moved away from the gates, and we managed to sneak in for free.
Describing an attempt to enjoy a show despite financial constraints, leading to a fortunate opportunity to attend for free.
It was a great show. There were skeletons and beggars on high stilts, and they set fire to a tower they'd built while loud bells rang and sad cellos played. And then, near the end, they tied candle-lanterns to balloons and let them go up into the air. And I watched the lanterns instead of the show til they disappeared, which took a long time.
Details of an impressive and captivating show with vivid imagery and an engrossing experience.
And two of the candles were still burning when they went out of sight.
Highlighting the lingering impact of a memorable experience even after it ends.
There are some days that catch the light,
Reiteration of the exceptional nature of certain days, likening them to diamonds.
Days like diamonds.
Emphasizing the rarity and brilliance of these extraordinary days.
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