An ode to “La Fontana di Trevi”

Amidst the noise and chaos there you are

Standing proudly with open arms and heart

Powerful in your presence and glory

Serene in your stillness and true stature

Exuding a wildness with control

A majestic beauty with strength and grace

Offering and accepting the riches

Letting things flow over you as you

Remain still

Very still

It so doesn’t matter to you whether

You are favoured, adored, worshipped or not

Whether people come to see you or don’t

Whether there is rain, sun, sleet, snow

Whether they throw their coins or take photos

None of this affects the way that you are

You are just there

Being yourself

Still

So very still

 

Poem: © Penelope Mavor 2016

Image: own