17.viii.00
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
overnight the water from the hot springs
grew cold as a bottle of Evian
but didn't have the same flavor
mineral springs water should be kept HOT.
Karlovy Vary,
mecca for thousands of ailing Germans
birthplace of Dvorak's brilliant works
tomb of Mozart
there's a story that Charles IV
was hunting stag but shot a fountain instead.
truth is, he probably fell in it
funny how stories twist over the years
spin with mythic energy until
moment to orbit becomes more powerful
than moon
treacle treacle little spout
the proper way to drink is not
with plastic bottles but
ceramic mugs with spigots
sip the natural hot water
feel its soothe and balm
be healed
buy inexpensive gifts and leave
before the foreign comments of the
younger staff reach your
quick temper's ignition spot
|