by Joseph P. Martino

Art and culture that nurtures and inspires mind, heart and soul.
Music, language and literature that that makes our spirit soar and Hearts sing with joy.
Scientist, explorers, inventors always challenging the frontiers of discovery.
haute couture fashion and designers.
home of the 2006 world cup champions, world class sports and athletes.
The beauty of her ancient and historic cities, majestic mountains, scenic,beautiful land, lakes,
Rivers and ocean sea that captivates the mind, heart and naked eye.

Italian cuisine, wine and drink that teases the palate, the vineyards and olive gardens of tuscany that satisfy our appetite for fine food,wine and lust for life.
Hospitality and warmth of her people, that touches, then
Melts the hearts of people who come to visit her

History, antiquity and teaching of the great saints of the church that gives us all a deeper sense
Of self, and who we are in life.

This is Italy, this is Italian and Italian American pride, heritage and culture on Columbus Day.

Copyright 2004, revised 2009, 2013  

Poems by Joseph P. Martino