Thoughts On Rome Poem by Flying Lemming

Motorbikes everywhere, lining all the corners
Surprising monuments when you walk in any direction
Statues and fountains dotted around
To sit by and relax in quiet reflection

People giving ‘free’ flowers out, then harassing you for money
A millions places to wander and smile, whether its rainy or sunny
In the middle of the road four temples just appear
The most delicious ice cream ever tasted is sold here
Crypts lined with bones, respectfully placed
The speed of life seems to be perfectly paced
The metro trundles on, crowded but reliable
Lots of little tacky shops with products just un-buyable
That still cant take away the splendour of the city
The night time walks with everything's lit up so bright and pretty

Hundreds of umbrellas being sold when it rained
Friendly people giving directions helpfully explained
The Roma Pass making it easy to get around
The Sistine chapel deafening you without a sound
Maps that don’t show the roads very clearly
Leading to us getting run over, well nearly
Big structures, enormous buildings that make you feel humble
And massive plates of meat so my stomach wouldn’t grumble
Trying to find the information desk at the train station
With maps that are badly marked leading to frustration

The countless treasures at the Vatican museum
That would take years if you wanted to fully see them
The Colosseum that is truly breathtaking
That must have used much time and talent in the making
Caesar’s tomb, the forum, the Trevi fountain, capital hill
All places that inspire awe and they always will
Saint Peter’s Basilica, which is more grand than I can tell
The cheerful, helpful, friendly staff at the hotel
Standing in the ruins of a mighty emperors home
These are some of the thoughts that come to me from Rome