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karin's English Writing

The Spanish Steps of Rome

2006-01-14 16:18:41 | ノンジャンル
The last spot I visited in Rome was The Spanish Steps of Rome.

We were allowed two hours of free time there. The place was very crowded. There were a lot of shops selling brand-name goods.

I was wondering where I should go and what I should see. I looked around standing alone in the crowd.

Suddenly I found a sign saying "Keats and Shelley Museum." Keats and Sherry? In Rome? I hurried to the museum and paid 3.5 Euro.

I knew Keats, a great English poet, died at the age of 25 there in that building. Keats spent his last four months watching the steps to the church. I felt Keats' loneliness.

Then I stood at the top of the steps. It was getting darker. Oh! How beautiful and exciting ! I saw a fiery sunset. I thanked for being alive, watching that evening glow alone.