by Amy Lupin
In the narrow streets of Rome
One can wander around, appreciating its history
All its splendour can be found in many a tome
and surrounding the city is a sense of mystery
From the Spanish Steps to the Colosseum
not to mention the icy depths of the Trevi Fountain
as well as a plethora of fascinating museums
and Palatine Hill, one of the seven 'mountains'
Buses and taxis trundle past
carrying tourists to and fro
while the sunlight lasts
amassing a variety of photos
Scattered throughout the city are coffee shops
hot days call for some refreshing gelato
or at a restaurant, one can stop
to sample some saffron risotto
Rome is where old and new meet
Historical yet modern
The city has its own beat
Two worlds merge, creating a pattern
One can wander around, appreciating its history
All its splendour can be found in many a tome
and surrounding the city is a sense of mystery
From the Spanish Steps to the Colosseum
not to mention the icy depths of the Trevi Fountain
as well as a plethora of fascinating museums
and Palatine Hill, one of the seven 'mountains'
Buses and taxis trundle past
carrying tourists to and fro
while the sunlight lasts
amassing a variety of photos
Scattered throughout the city are coffee shops
hot days call for some refreshing gelato
or at a restaurant, one can stop
to sample some saffron risotto
Rome is where old and new meet
Historical yet modern
The city has its own beat
Two worlds merge, creating a pattern