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The sacred lily of antiquity;
                      vital, that centuries have not defied.
                           Treasures, luminaries of Italy;
                         a preserved cultured city, dignified.
                             Basilica on the mount arises;
                   "The Gate of Heaven" takes my breath away.
                         The dome cap nestles above the city;
                             A vista opens to new horizons, 
                       Cathedral bells ring, calling me to pray;
                     outside, minstrels in song, bold and witty. 


                 On the old bridge, wares for sale are displayed.
                          A passage, above the River Arno;
                self- portraits, don the walls; masters portrayed.
                      Bronzed doors, a journey to The Inferno; 
                           afficionados of art come to praise. 
                    Sculptures come alive in the public square;
                     Uffizi's galleries, patrons are drawn 
                      to the genius of masters, are amazed.
                        The passion of "bel canto" fills the air;
              night falls, your cobbled streets, dim, until dawn.

                     In marbled tombs lay national heroes; 
                    maestros who impart the gifts of sages. 
                      The Sacred Crucifix hangs in sorrow,
                       over consecrated ground, it graces.
                     A tapestry of life's virtues you share.
                      To the titans of art, we owe a debt.
              Saints and prophets, their relics you enshrine; 
                     devoted in faith we kneel in prayer.
                   David's majestic strength, Goliath met.
                       Florence's gifts, a legacy, divine!



May 4, 2022
For: Form O-Ode-New Poems Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
Rhymes verified on Rhymezone.com
Syllables verified on Howmanysyllables.com
Theme: Place
Placed 3rd in contest
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