Choka

Italy’s Calling

(A choka)

 

Italy’s calling

Houses huddled on hillsides

Old buildings, cobblestone roads

Mountains, rivers, sea

Rose trellises on archways

Tables on quaint balconies 

Majestic churches

Broad fields of flowers and grapes

Boats floating on the canals

Italy’s calling

Will I be able to go?

I will dream until I can.