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The Boy From Campania

Has anyone ever seen the fertile Felix Ager, which the Romans called, " The happy land? Along the astonishing coastline are found: the odorous lemon, orange and pine trees that overlook the limpid and calm Tyrrean sea! Feel the warmest breeze and breath the freshest air! I was the boy from Campania, vibrant and restless, exploring landscapes and valleys...climbing cliffs; I wasn't born to be a poet, but I became one by the presence of beauty! Lay down on a lustrous meadow and wait for the breath-taking sunset: you'll see creation unfolding itself under brush's strokes of the Masters! How can anyone not be impressed and moved by such a majesty! I will lead you by hand to all the places you have never seen: to hills and mounts towered by picturesque towns with fortresses and castles; Naples,Amalfi,Sorrento,Positano,Ischia,Capri and Gaeta are the jewels of this pristine sea! Take that long journey with me: you'll be utterly breathless, and appreciate Nature with a keener understanding and dwell here like others did! Drink the sparkling water of the purest springs and eat the fruits of my amazing land! Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci

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Date: 6/12/2009 7:52:00 AM
This is wonderfully done my friend..love the beauty of the last stanza...very picturesque...best wishes.
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Date: 6/12/2009 7:46:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Andrew Rgds Brian
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