River Line

Just a brittle bar of marble
slotted into a chapel wall
translucent white on salmon pink
with a phrase to explain.  That's all.
The line in silent eloquence defines
where Rome's flood water flowed, so long ago.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Smith Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 2:48 PM
Excellent my friend... Darren invited me over to look at your work and I'm not disappointed
Coy Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 2:56 PM
I'm very grateful to you, Tim, and to Darren. Thank you!
White Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 5:06 AM
Love this one. And I know about that water and Rome. This is for the contest? Good luck!
Coy Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 11:31 AM
Yes, it's a contest attempt. And OF COURSE you know about obscure historical details in a European city. You're Darren.
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