Colosseum & Roman Forum, Rome

After a good sleep awoke with renewed gusto
Venturing back out to the maze that’s the metro.
Santa Maria de Maggiore another catholic showpiece
In it’s adjoining piazza, a towering Column of Peace.

Became a little lost in Piazza Vittorio, ending in a spat
Met some other Aussies over a cocktail and travel chat.
Revived and managing to portray a sense of decorum
Then another guide to view ruins of the Roman Forum.

There are few remains left therefore so much is surmised
Leading up to the Roman archaeological wonder so prized.
The Colosseum where visitors can imagine fighting of gladiators
Practically hearing crowds roar relishing acts from the tormentors.

Feeling our sore feet, calves and quadriceps
Took a bus to our last stop, the Spanish Steps.
Where folk drank fountain water & took snaps
Whilst the sun faded, did a last peruse of maps.

Trevi fountain revisited experiencing a different time of day
Ate delicious gelato, watching hawkers set up their displays.
Capital cities have to be seen but are just so congested
Absorbed so much info, time for the brain to be rested.Read more