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A woman in mourning goes to a funeral with a child in her arms:
This painting is called Italian Landscape, by Ben Shahn.
One day, if you will not be on the run among many people, Lesbia,
I shall look at you near my tomb
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A marvelous work derived from wit and experience. I like and added 10.
I like the exuberance of the references to the ancient personages, places, events in your poems, Paolo. It actually makes your poems exotic - the mix of many cultural references in one poem. Lovely lttle piece of Italy here!
Sigh... this is beautiful Paolo. I've lucky enough to visit parts of Italy but this just gave me more of an appetite to see more. Beautiful penning. HG: -) xx
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10/25/2025 4:05:38 PM # 1.0.0
Outstanding work of poetry. I can see History of Italy right through this one..great poem indeed. Well done Paolo..10+++