Earrings

The dark-skinned merchant

offered you a pair of earrings

with Lapis Lazuli stones from Egypt

they blend nicely with your eyes

he said,

and you looked at me wondering

as I dived in the undulation of your irises

Cleopatra had a pair like this one

the smiling merchant continued

thousands fell in love with her

and two Roman Emperors

he insisted sensing your hesitation

and you turned towards me again

searching for resolution

when suddenly you made up your mind

and giving the merchant the exact amount

you bought the earrings

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