First Morning in Hvar

First morning in Hvar

Wake up

Puffy eyed face congested head

Drink mint tea on balcony- pause]\

Look down at town, houses stacked into the hillside

A labrinyth to explore

Fortressed castle atop the cliffs

Makes me wonder what Hvar had that other’s wanted?

Church bells ringing, foreign voices talking, bright sun shining-

Breathe in the sea air,

And feel alive.