Strolling in Rome

The monuments are stately;
The churches are impressive.
The frescoes and the statues 
Are amazing and expressive.

The ruins do proliferate, 
Their grandeur still inspiring,
While trattorias beckon
If your energy's expiring.

Yet best of all the offerings 
That render Rome exquisite
Are the streets set up for strolling
If you have the chance to visit.

The cobblestones and alleyways
Meander and invite you
To step inside the many shops
Intended to delight you.

Then suddenly, around a bend,
A fountain looms, enticing,
Surrounded by gelato stands,
For pick-me-ups sufficing.

To people-watch or meet head-on
Historical remains,
Just roam the streets and you will feel
Italian in your veins.