Trulli Enchantment~Alberobello

Alberobello~Beautiful Tree

There is a special place that dreams are made of

this land of architectural jewels and heritage

that trips my minds flashes on full exhilaration

A place of ancient mysteries and stories untold

this province of pride and looming loyal legacy

out of the past a history that fascinates and enthralls

whimsical tales of epic proportions to behold

Perhaps it was the dancing air of this wonderland

prompting me to throw caution to  sweet zephyrs

Neolithic in age and spirit, holding secrets captive

Olive groves, vineyards, stone walled fields abound

symbols of magic spatter your rooftops radiant

A place of belonging and wanton pulsing starvation

less than three weeks yet a lifetime of memories

your homeland drew me in and you were the punctuation

fierce rapture with the sea as mystical background

How I never wanted it to end or have a beginning

breath taken wrapped in old elegance and simplicity

was it you or this place that made my pulse race

reality reared it's head and woke me from this dream

Memories still pulse through my veins like steaming lava

no regrets for this interlude of mysterious awakenings

under these domes sinners rejoiced in undulated rhythm

strange and picturesque destination fulfilling a dark void

Trulli a visit that woke the senses and freed my soul

twined together holding a place in my heart that lingers

secret interludes still nestled in these vapors of fantasmagorie

long ago in a place of carnal majesty a part of me still remains

 

Author's Note

This province is named Alberobello, which means beautiful tree in Italian.

On December 7th 1996, the UNESCO inserted the "Trulli of Alberobello" into the list of world wonders: "to be protected and preserved as unique and exceptional marks of a disappeared civilization and cultural tradition, offering an example of building techniques relative to a meaningful historical moment, constituting an example of human dwelling representative of a culture". Please enjoy!

Reviews

[s y e]

Ah Frieda this is absolutely stunning - the magic in your words bring this piece to life in my room, if only I could be there in reality, sounds like heaven on earth, doll.

Just reading this it is obvious how much love you have for this place. The images and wording make it sound and look beautiful. I loved it.

Flip flops & all that jazz!

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Sye, there is magic in that place, it's like being in a fairy tale. Lots of good memories too, Lee and I had so much fun when we were on that trip. Thanks so much, this one is very special to me.

[Emerald Seas]

Ah, I was thinking of Tuscany at first, then Greece as I read through your poem. Reading your note, I now understand the reference and the intrigue.

"your homeland drew me in and you were the punctuation" beautiful statement.
There is a lot here, yet woven together nicely.

[Frieda P]

Thank you, this one is dear to my heart. Better than Back Door, right? lol

[Emerald Seas]

Each has its own unique flare and allure ;)

[Frieda P]

haha, how politically correct are we? Nice. ;-)

[Emerald Seas]

Just speaking my mind. One day I may find Back Door slightly offensive, another day I may find it hilarious, even another day I may find it alluringly intriguing... another time all of that and more - interpretations of a piece can change as our moods do.

[Frieda P]

ha I see you're schizophrenic like the rest of us poets.

[Emerald Seas]

Like I said, didn't use to be... must be something in the community pool ;-)
It's a good thing most of the time. My life has been unique yet also sheltered in a way. Which I also did not realize until recently... a funny yet confusing thing to be learning a lesson many people learn much earlier in life. Reality check!

[Frieda P]

It's usually the reality check that brings about the most creativity though.

[Emerald Seas]

Perhaps - maybe I can use that to my advantage if I ever get the time to write all of these stories that I've written outlines. 6 novels are waiting... 2 are about half way through and just sitting there. And I've recently thought of a few more story lines (they perk for a while in my head before I draft an outline so I can remember and begin writing). I can feel them working through in my head - a scene here and there... it congeals at some point and them I'm ready to commit to the concept. My work has been in the way of the creativity for a long time. Soon though... the plan is coming together to make the change that frees up my time.

[Frieda P]

Wow, aren't you ambitious. I've never attempted a novel, I don't think I have the patience for it.

[An owl on the moon]

What an enchanted write to bring alive such a magical place! Your words awaken the beauty and wonders of ancient days... lives come and gone and yet somehow still present with us... Thank you for sharing! I do believe Italy may well have more UNESCO Heritage Sites than any other country...

[quinfinn]

this is beautifully worded and contains imagery of infinite proportions, yet your message is finite and pure. fantasy is reality and reality is but a dream...i find myself enamoured with this metaphorical masterpiece. i tripped the light fandango...turned cartwheels 'cross the floor and all in the comfort of my sitting room!

[Frieda P]

Wow, I've this huge shitass grin plastered across my face 'trip the light fandango' haha, love it...thanks so much, you've made my day!

[quinfinn]

well deserved....

[Aidz]

And in your blood these dreams flow through time, where ancestor kin breathe and live and toiled in the soil. Were blood is indeed thicker than water

[DrD]

Surely you went to Arcadia as shown in the work of Poisson. Only there would you have been so beguiled and possessed. But then we find such realms in the oddest of places, don't we? They can be told of as sylvan hills or rumpled sheets but we still went there, didn't we?
Okay, I'm impressed. Now what?

[Frieda P]

Wow, I'm impressed, you're impressed, never occurred to me I had to do a follow up, let me catch my breath kind DrD and we'll see. thanks :)

[Sola]

An interesting collection of comparisons and connections, an intriguing eden you've created here, nice descriptions, well done.

[Patrick Henry]

This feels like a most beautiful trip, walking around with guides where everyone is smiling and carrying cameras, forgetting to take the pictures of this beautiful "wonderland of architecture" that is seen. Reading that you have this connection to this place with a "carnal majesty" was just as mysterious as it was revealing. The poem leading up to this was felt like that dream that comes upon us, sometimes regularly, where it starts in a way that feels familiar, and then starts to change in the slightest but retains its beauty and the emotive response that drew us there in the first place. The words you chose to use, were ones I would use where "I" love to go.... up in the mountains with the waterfalls, rivers, and personal connection to nature. THAT always changes, but it never deviates from the reason why I LOVE it there. It was beautiful to take this walk/dream/hand with you in poem form. Just as we do in our youth where self-confidence is abundant and free, you being my guide through this place you hold dear was felt and protected like a warm hug, whilst building up this place of stone and span much better than an architect could explain!! That was fun..... you're gorgeous!! xoxo -Mark

I love the color of those walls and roofs you see in the picture posted. Reminds me of the views of Crete and Malta in the Mediterranean Sea!! xo

[Corset]

How beautiful Frieda, I enjoyed best these lines :Perhaps it was the dancing air of this wonderland
prompting me to throw caution to sweet zephyrs
Neolithic in age and spirit, holding secrets captive
Olive groves, vineyards, stone walled fields abound
symbols of magic spatter your rooftops radiant

Though all was truly perfect.

[ms. barrie]

simply gorgeous write. i love how eloquently your words expressed such exquisite
imagery of long ago ancient mysteries, and myth. your words painted a landscape of a timeless era. your gift of words, always astounds me. thanks for your review of "The Raven and The Lovers" - and most importantly...for sharing the beauty of your words with us all. take care Joisey Girl :) --- 100/100