Florence, Italy
5 Reasons why YOU should visit!
#1: History
In Florence, Italy, resides the Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge in Florence to survive World War II, declared "To beautiful to destroy" by Hitler himself.
#2: The Stories...
Within the little stores of Florence, you may find the small figures of puppets with long noses. Why? The story of Pinocchio originated from Florence, the author Carlo, having been born here.
#3: The People:)
Here in Florence, one person can make a difference. Take Florence Nightingale for example, who's work in the hospital as a nurse helped cut death rates by 2/3 during the Crimean War in the 1800s.
#4: Great Galleries!
Florence, Italy is the home of the famous Academia, where the statue of "David" resides. Standing at a steady 16 feet, the statue of "David" was created by the famous Michelangelo, taking 3 years to complete.
#5: The Poetry<3
The city of Florence in now flooded with poetry, thanks to Dante Alighieri, a great Italian poet. Alighieri's most famous works of art (poetry) are the Commedia, and Inferno, which is portrayed as Dante's Hell.
There is a Gentle Thought...
There is a gentle thought that often springs
to life in me, because it speaks of you.
Its reasoning about love’s so sweet and true,
the heart is conquered, and accepts these things.
‘Who is this’ the mind enquires of the heart,
‘who comes here to seduce our intellect?
Is his power so great we must reject
every other intellectual art?
The heart replies ‘O, meditative mind
this is love’s messenger and newly sent
to bring me all Love’s words and desires.
His life, and all the strength that he can find,
from her sweet eyes are mercifully lent,
who feels compassion for our inner fires.’
to life in me, because it speaks of you.
Its reasoning about love’s so sweet and true,
the heart is conquered, and accepts these things.
‘Who is this’ the mind enquires of the heart,
‘who comes here to seduce our intellect?
Is his power so great we must reject
every other intellectual art?
The heart replies ‘O, meditative mind
this is love’s messenger and newly sent
to bring me all Love’s words and desires.
His life, and all the strength that he can find,
from her sweet eyes are mercifully lent,
who feels compassion for our inner fires.’
~Analasis~
Theme: "Everyone Loves."
Tone: Lustful
I thought the poem was quite good. It rhymed and had a gentle flow to it, a certain easiness to it. It does not relate to my location because he speaks of a girl and of love. Still, the poem is effective in stimulating images and thoughts, causing it to leave an impression, if even just a little...
Tone: Lustful
I thought the poem was quite good. It rhymed and had a gentle flow to it, a certain easiness to it. It does not relate to my location because he speaks of a girl and of love. Still, the poem is effective in stimulating images and thoughts, causing it to leave an impression, if even just a little...