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 decided
and giving the merchant the exact amount
you bought the earrings
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