Napoli Treats For Friday Nights
by Michael Doyle

Mouth watering, the aroma fills the air
Prepared by two hands that care
Piping hot pizza pie and glasses of red wine
Never has Friday night been more divine

Humble origins in good old Italy
Are fancy enough for the likes of you and me
Its tasty creation calls for time and skill
Ignoring the caloric content is a matter of will

Pizza's cheesy goodness and savory sauce 
Are the beginnings, and you are the boss
It's a little slice of heaven in every bite
If tacos have Tuesdays, Pizzas are for Friday nights

Craving a little bite of the perfect pie
There's no time like now to begin wondering why
We aren't already folding over a tasty slice
Take two if you want my best advice

Ready-made food may have its time to stuff a face
But my best moments are at the order in pizza place
Smiles and happy sorts of dreams are often shared
In this gastronomic wonder where Napoli treats are prepared

Pizza's cheesy goodness and savory sauce 
Are the beginnings, and you are the boss
It's a little slice of heaven in every bite
If tacos have Tuesdays, Pizzas are for Friday nights

Napoli where the laughing people are convivial
As they celebrate each day as if a carnival
A mural of Vesuvio decorates the otherwise plain wall
While students, artists and children fill the stalls

Real pizza comes from brick ovens and two generations
That have learned every nuance held with veneration
Each spice and every tidbit has its respected place
And we the paying customers wisely enjoy their trace

Pizza's cheesy goodness and savory sauce 
Are the beginnings, and you are the boss
It's a little slice of heaven in every bite
If tacos have Tuesdays, Pizzas are for Friday nights

(c) February 27, 2025   Michael Doyle
All Rights Reserved