August 24th, Vesuvius Day
By luigi_pagano
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It's a well-known fact
that we often say
the usual cliché,
Every dog has its day
the meaning of which
is that, more or less,
someone, sometimes,
will find success.
But that expression
is mere wordplay
as there's an actual
National Dog Day.
We have specific dates
for every occasion
but not everyone
is cause for celebration.
Although it is true,
you may be dubious
if I tell you that today
is the day of Vesuvius.
On the 24 of August
in AD seventy-nine
the volcano erupted
due to the earth's fault line.
Volcanic ash and mud
fell without interruption
and buried Pompeii,
causing its destruction.
© Luigi Pagano 2023
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And if that wasn't bad enough
And if that wasn't bad enough for the poor people of those towns they now have to contend with a daily influx of thousands of tourists from the cruise ships.
A great poem Luigi. A jaunty look at a great natural disaster.
Turlough
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Getting the right balance is
Getting the right balance is very important in terms of visitors. I've been reading that Venice (along with Amsterdam and Barcelona) have huge problems with them. I hope the people of Campania are happy with their situation.
Turlough
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