I wander through the old town’s heart,
Where ancient buildings hold their place,
Remnants of a time long past,
Whispers of ghosts that forever last.
In narrow streets, I see them glide,
Echoes of centuries, side by side.
When I look at you, you remind me of thee,
A note of Shakespeare in your artistry.
A mental journey, I take with grace,
Past the poet’s famed dwelling place,
Where once he penned with fervent might,
From that window, in the soft twilight.
Into the library, ancient and grand,
With creaky stairs and shelves that stand,
A vintage couch, cozy and warm,
Postcards on walls, a charming charm.
A little tea nook, a coffee machine,
Cookies and cake, a delightful scene.
I look out the window, a romantic view,
A river flows gently, ‘neath trees that grew.
A fellow student gives me an insight
a book by Albert Camus, a philosophical sight.
He speaks of Hegel, with passion and flair,
Dismissing the fakes, with a knowledgeable air.
I scan the shelves of a bygone age,
Open an old book, turn the page.
The pages are yellowed, dust in the air,
Of an artist known, yet few truly care.
A hidden world begins to unfold,
Fascinated by truths, like treasures of gold.
So obvious, free, yet few take the time,
To look a bit closer, to seek and to find.
Like them, I draw inspiration anew,
From the old masters, I join the crew.
Traveling through art, from town to town,
From harbor to harbor, where traders surround.
Survivors and rhetoricians, sneaking in style,
Making their deals, with a cunning smile.
I sit at this table, of weathered wood,
With books all around, in history I’m hooked
I leaf through the pages, studying deep,
Until darkness falls, and the world’s asleep.
All have departed, just scholars remain,
In the next room, their knowledge to gain.
I read and I ponder, until I can see,
The wisdom curated by mentors for me.
I carry their stories, their legacies true,
Continuing the journey, inspired by their view.
In references shared, the circle is drawn,
From past to present, a new dawn is drawn.
In the old town’s charm, I wander and stray
continuing the journey, inspired by their way.
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