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"Sunday in Napoli" - A Sonnet of Longing BY PAUL G ROBERTS

On a Sunday in Napoli, my heart does yearn,
For this fabled city, where passions burn.
In every cobblestone and ancient wall,
A tale of history, enchantment to enthrall.

Vedi Napoli e puoi muori, Goethe once did say,
Behold Naples and you can die, a sentiment to convey.
For in this city, where life and death entwine,
I find a longing, a love that's truly divine.

Beneath the shadow of Vesuvius' watchful gaze,
Napoli dances, in a vibrant, fiery blaze.
The scent of tomato sauce and espresso fills the air,
As I traverse the streets, a bewitching affair.

The piazzas come alive, bustling with life,
As Neapolitans gather, escaping daily strife.
In Piazza del Plebiscito, grandeur unfolds,
A regal beauty, where history beholds.

On Via Toledo, the lively heart does beat,
With shops and markets, a sensory treat.
I breathe in the essence of Napoli's soul,
Mesmerized by its energy, beyond control.

Oh, Napoli, with your narrow streets so steep,
I find solace in your whispers, secrets to keep.
The Spaccanapoli, a winding path so old,
Leads me to mysteries, yet to be told.

In the heart of Napoli, lies a treasure untold,
Beneath the San Gennaro Cathedral's hold.
The blood of the saint, a miracle embraced,
Devotion and faith, forever interlaced.

From Castel Nuovo to Castel dell'Ovo's embrace,
I wander, captivated by the city's grace.
The azure sea whispers tales of distant lands,
As I walk along Lungomare hand in hand.

My longing deepens as I gaze at Capodimonte,
A palace of art, a haven of grandiose glee.
Each brushstroke on canvas, a testament sublime,
To Napoli's artists, throughout space and time.

And as the sun sets on another Napoli day,
I yearn to linger, yet must find my way.
But in my heart, Napoli forever will reside,
A love affair enduring, in memories applied.

Oh, Napoli, with your chaotic charm and allure,
Your essence, like the sirens' songs, does endure.
In every alleyway, a story yet to be unfurled,
Sunday in Napoli, a longing for this ancient world.

Though time may pass and distance may divide,
My love for Napoli, eternal, cannot hide.
In dreams, I'll wander, through its vibrant streets,
And feel the heartbeat of this city that defeats.

Sunday in Napoli, a longing in my soul,
For the fabled city, where dreams find their goal.
Vedi Napoli e puoi muori, a sentiment held so true,
For Napoli, my beloved, forever I'll pursue.