My Roman Holiday

A travel poem.

 

 

MY ROMAN HOLIDAY

 

Found my strength and confidence

Along the cobblestone streets of Rome,

Sipping an espresso in St. Mark's Square,

And crossing the many bridges of Florence.

 

Hand in hand with you every day,

Making my way with whatever language

I knew how to use that day.

It was so much fun for us to play

And wander around all day.

 

Found that if I could make my way in a distant land,

Then I could do so anywhere I roam,

No matter if I was alone or not,

I would make my way.

 

My desire for deeper human connections

I found along the way those days in Italy with you.

Cold duomos, marble statues, and broken Roman columns

Weren’t warm enough to lighten my heart at night.

 

I needed human companionship too.

I discovered who I was, that spring

In Rome with you, coming home I would

Never be the same anymore.

 

I discovered my strength and confidence

Those days, I discovered my need to

Find my own way, far away from you.

 

 

 

Reviews

[AK]

It's remarkable the things that inspire us to look within to find the strength we need. Even more significant when we learn to look without for the greater things we cannot provide ourselves. This piece is strong, resolute, and hopeful. Congratulations!

[Voice]

This is very pretty and I love the colors too!! Great write!! :)

Voice

[Rory CJ Frankson]

Mmm, now that's a dream European Vacation... congradulation,s on your award winning poem... a great piece. It took a while to recognize the last line, for it's slight twist and significant meaning... ;)
All strength and Confidence, to you Marie!
Romon...

[Shalini Dinesh (Poet's ..]

very beautiful poem the bond of the relationship and the beauty of the place blended together to form a good poem, well written. Thanks for entering the contest.

[Robin]

this a great story of reaching a milestone in personal growth

[Tina Kline]

A rather nice tale about finding yourself in a different country and gaining strength and confidence. I like the romance in it as well. Over all, it has a nice warm feel to it.