Roma

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Chill air in the catacombs
Spider web weaved
Smallness of death
Bumbling bees buzz above

Blood orange juice nourishes
Walk, breath, see
The staged window of perfection
Stitched with detail and bright colors

Sweat falls down the back
Cave is crowded
Gypsy panic rush
Bells ring in the distance
Get out!

Challenge of random cobblestones
Steady click-click of high heels
Lips lick ice cream
Fresh cut red and white roses

Salted branzino melts in my mouth
Dream of sweet honey
White tablecloth pinched at its corners
The methodical crunch of bread mesmerizes
I close eyes when the fountain sings
Heaven’s order