Trulli Enchantment~Alberobello

Alberobello~Beautiful Tree

There is a special place that dreams are made of

this land of architectural jewels and heritage

that trips my minds flashes on full exhilaration

A place of ancient mysteries and stories untold

this province of pride and looming loyal legacy

out of the past a history that fascinates and enthralls

whimsical tales of epic proportions to behold

Perhaps it was the dancing air of this wonderland

prompting me to throw caution to  sweet zephyrs

Neolithic in age and spirit, holding secrets captive

Olive groves, vineyards, stone walled fields abound

symbols of magic spatter your rooftops radiant

A place of belonging and wanton pulsing starvation

less than three weeks yet a lifetime of memories

your homeland drew me in and you were the punctuation

fierce rapture with the sea as mystical background

How I never wanted it to end or have a beginning

breath taken wrapped in old elegance and simplicity

was it you or this place that made my pulse race

reality reared it's head and woke me from this dream

Memories still pulse through my veins like steaming lava

no regrets for this interlude of mysterious awakenings

under these domes sinners rejoiced in undulated rhythm

strange and picturesque destination fulfilling a dark void

Trulli a visit that woke the senses and freed my soul

twined together holding a place in my heart that lingers

secret interludes still nestled in these vapors of fantasmagorie

long ago in a place of carnal majesty a part of me still remains

 

Author's Note

This province is named Alberobello, which means beautiful tree in Italian.

On December 7th 1996, the UNESCO inserted the "Trulli of Alberobello" into the list of world wonders: "to be protected and preserved as unique and exceptional marks of a disappeared civilization and cultural tradition, offering an example of building techniques relative to a meaningful historical moment, constituting an example of human dwelling representative of a culture". Please enjoy!

Reviews

[s y e]

Ah Frieda this is absolutely stunning - the magic in your words bring this piece to life in my room, if only I could be there in reality, sounds like heaven on earth, doll.

Just reading this it is obvious how much love you have for this place. The images and wording make it sound and look beautiful. I loved it.

Flip flops & all that jazz!

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Sye, there is magic in that place, it's like being in a fairy tale. Lots of good memories too, Lee and I had so much fun when we were on that trip. Thanks so much, this one is very special to me.

[Corset]

Just came by to enjoy this one again :)

[A. Amos]

Frieda my dear this is truly paradise, wish would have extended my trip when I was Rome and visited this Magical province......now I understand why you write like Fairy's because your family is from fairy tale land:)

[Frieda P]

Ha must be why....I'm so thrill'd you read this one, it holds a special place in my heart, thanks so much Amos ;-)

[A. Amos]

You can send me thousand RR, you know I will always read your work as I like to read as much as I like to write..you're most welcome my friend

[Frieda P]

Ha don't tempt me, most people whinge I write too much ;-)

[A. Amos]

well you have gift so you can, so why not

[Frieda P]

You're too kind Amos it's therapeutic for me, if I didn't write I'd be 'totally' insane as opposed to partially haha ;-)

[A. Amos]

welcome to the club:)

[Frieda P]

Ha I feel so much better, in great company ;-)

[BlackRose]

You weave magic as if it comes alive. Great piece telling of it's beauty. Can tell of course you love this place. Looks so beautiful in your pics. I'll have to venture here some day.

[Frieda P]

Sorry for late response here BR, cafe doesn't like to send all my alerts most days, thanks so much for reading this one....you definitely should go if at all possible...

[BlackRose]

Haha, had that a time or so. That's OK, as long as you didn't forget and acknowledged it. It's on my bucket list to do so.

[sharonlee]

Ohhh... gave me shivers! You imbued this with such depth and mystery, magic and beauty.

Beautiful Tree... Alberobello.... how magical!
xx

[Frieda P]

It is magical, felt as though I had entered a totally different dimension, thanks for reading, this one holds a special place in my heart. x

[sharonlee]

I can see why... some places enter our hearts and never leave. xx

[Scott Metro]

WOW..this is darn neat...so you too can be had by the arrow...
Very well written...and telling !!
Enjoyed your fall from grace into bliss....


Scotty

[Frieda P]

When you're in a magical fantasy land, dreams do come true. ;-)

[Scott Metro]

I KNOW...I KNOW... :)

[Frieda P]

Thanks for reading this one really, it's one of my favorite pieces, that truly was like being in a fantasy world........

[Scott Metro]

I don't think many of us could resist the atmosphere...the moonlight..the thrill of a new attention..I would have folded like a cheap house of cards...you're human..and this was a wonderful write.

[Frieda P]

It was magical, human is very dangerous.....

[Scott Metro]

:)
S.......

[Priscilla Sayers]

Breathtaking! The magic of your words, the beauty of this place of majestic culture... I have found another place for my list of where I want to visit. Ancient lives whisper through these marvelous pictures. The gorgeous detail of life, preserved. So treasured especially in a time of mass producing and industrial cloning. I adore this, Love!!!! Thank you for bringing such significant magnificence to the page!

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Priscilla, this one is very special to me, I'm elated that you like it so much. It's more magnificent than words could describe really, you feel like you're in a dream, if you can ever visit you won't regret it!

[Jack...]

You captured the beauty of this quaint little setting perfectly in your words, I could feel the love and adoration and the symbolic purity you have delivered with such eloquence. Like a lost friend who has turned up after so many years, you embraced this with your soul and drew us into a fantasyland, that is real. I agree, this is one of your best now tell me this, why is that when I read your poems I find myslef reading over and over again? I loved this.

[Frieda P]

I'm so jazzed you enjoyed this one Jack, this is really a little piece of me poured out from my heart. I know when I reread a piece, it's to get the full flavor of it, I expect that's what you mean. Thanks again, I'm really happy you could appreciate this little part of history and me...

[Michael Thrower]

This was amazing. I loved the use of vocabulary as well! I absolutely ADORE that sort of writing. I'm also a big fantasy nerd, so the whole magical-esque of it really got my attention. And to find that it's a real place? That leaves a mark of where I should visit some time in my life. A beautiful poem for a beautiful place... You really did well with that. Not to mention, it read well. Unlike most poems on here that read like I'm falling down a stone staircase. This was like a nice water slide into a pool of comfort. I really, really like it.

[Frieda P]

I'm so tickled you love this one Michael, it's really special to me. It's real alright, and it's even more magnificent than I've depicted, you'd have to visit to get the full charm of the place. You really feel like you're in another world, you must try to make it there one day. Thanks so much!

[Michael Thrower]

I'll get there one day, even if I have to swim across the ocean myself and walk the rest of the way. It sounds like my perfect idea of serenity. Thank YOU for writing this. I put it in my library so I'll never forget. This had magic in it. Pure magic.

[Frieda P]

It is magic, if there's a heaven, it'd be Alberobello. It's be worth the swim. ;-)

[Ahmad Cox]

Amazing and beautiful description. I love it. Its almost dream like.

[Frieda P]

It actually is dreamlike. It's a place that nestled in my heart.

[Ahmad Cox]

I will have to go some day.