Etruscan Tomb: An Inventory

One hand mirror, two amphoras,
three amphoras, four;

five figured vases
arranged around the door;

six miniature warriors
recalling heroic lore;

seven little, eight little warriors,
in bronze, without the gore;

nine painted musicians
playing a silent encore;

ten partying patricians;
and happily, a whore.

…………………………………Villa Giulia, Rome
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(Previously published in The New Formalist)
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