- After Herman Hesse
Women of Ravenna wear
deep gazes and delicate gestures
carrying knowledge of days
of ancient cities and festivals
Women of Ravenna cry
like stifled children: guttural
yet when they laugh
light seems to shine
Women of Ravenna pray
like children: gentle, satisfied
They speak words of love
yet not know they lie
Women of Ravenna kiss
deep and rare and devout
yet all they know of living
is that we all must die
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