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Italian summer heat pervades the house.
Outside the orange trees, heavy with fruit.
Lounging half naked on the fainting couch.
Antsy, I take off my wet bathing suit.
I change into my light, flowing tulle gown,
I watch as fireflies frolic on the lawn.
Asking friends to dinner, please come sit down
We have roasted eggplant and Parmesan.
After eating, I lie hot in my bed,
waiting for morning, mum's birthday party.
Analyzing the day and things I said.
Tomorrow we'll eat cake and drink ice tea.
I'll take out canvas and watercolors,
and paint her a sea and field of flowers.
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