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A Night in Sicily

Willie Dean, Jr. 1959 (Detroit)

January 24 
Free verse
A Night in Sicily

The Cobblestones tell the story of waves, crashing against the cymbals, facial fountains spitting waterfalls of fresh water in the twilight, passing through small towns, with intimate cafes, where church bells sing the songs of sorrows, of the fallen of ancient vendettas. In romantic landscapes, I lost my heart to the beauty of this place. Mountains in the distance, rising just above eye level circled by stringing candelabra, the aroma of uncorked age-old Nerello Mascalese. The people greet one another with smiles, weaving on scooters along the path near Blue Oceans.

 

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This poem was inspired by a movie set in this beautiful country.

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Written on January 23, 2024

Submitted by willied.86748 on January 27, 2024

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Willie Dean, Jr.

I grew up in the City of Detroit in the early sixties, I wrote my first collection of poems at age 25, and my first poem was published in 1985, in Dawn Magazine. I have earned BA degree in Political Science and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Detroit Mercy. I'm married to my wife JoAnn for 16 years. I have a Son from a previous marriage named Ashton and two grandchildren. I reside in Atlanta, Georgia. more…

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