'Twas the Night Before 12th Night
'Twas the night before 12th Night
And the group could be found
At Boccanegra, all gathered around
Their bags were all packed in a rush or with care;
It was the end of our journey but not what we shared.
Now it's time to leave the shadow of the dome,
But some of us would like to take a few things home.
Say a Gozzoli, a Massacio, or even the view...
Of the front or the back of David will do.
To Korina and Muriel we must say adieu
Tho' you thought we said "The chapel at 2."
To Jeff and to Jane who could not say "Auguri!"
Because Jane's cold had come on with a fury.
And speaking of New Years, Shannon and Ron had attested
That Nobuko and Marilyn were nearly arrested.
They, Korina and Muriel in the conga line?
2011 was rung in and they were all feeling fine!
To Julie whose patience was such a virtue
San Spirito saw you but Boboli eluded you.
To Calvin who brought his own holy family,
And our own St. Mary was escorted by Samuele.
And then there was Miguel who was never lazy,
Though a vow of silence would have driven him crazy.
But now Frank and I with you must part
Not "good bye" but with "arrivederci" aglow in our hearts.
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