Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Strolling In Rome

The monuments are stately;
The churches are impressive.
The frescoes and the statues 
Are amazing and expressive.

The ruins do proliferate, 
Their grandeur still inspiring,
While trattorias beckon
If your energy's expiring.

Yet best of all the offerings 
That render Rome exquisite
Are the streets set up for strolling
If you have the chance to visit.

The cobblestones and alleyways
Meander and invite you
To step inside the many shops
Intended to delight you.

Then suddenly, around a bend,
A fountain looms, enticing,
Surrounded by gelato stands,
For pick-me-ups sufficing.

To people-watch or meet head-on
Historical remains,
Just roam the streets and you will feel
Italian in your veins.

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Robert Johnson March 2, 2019 at 5:53 PM See, this is where it's painful to read you ilene. I get so jealous of all your travels. But oh, how I love that you bring us along in your poems. So am I a masochist? :) Ilene Bauer March 3, 2019 at 5:38 PM ha! i understand where you're coming from, robert, but i'm glad you've joined me on my journey, even if it's only in writing!

Arturo Michael March 2, 2019 at 11:23 AM You do these travel poems so well...A the best... Ilene Bauer March 3, 2019 at 5:37 PM thank you so much, arturo! i appreciate the comment...

Jan Allison March 2, 2019 at 11:11 AM We went to Rome in 2006 it is a fascinating city, the most disappointing thing i found when we were in Italy last year was the food!:-( hugs Jan xx Ilene Bauer March 3, 2019 at 5:37 PM you should've stuck with the gelato and tiramisu - i had plenty of both and they were all delicious! (i agree that the food wasn't as wonderful as you'd expect it to be, but we enjoyed rome very much).