Inch by inch the sunlight shines through the window of my
stone cold room, luring me to open my eyes and begin my demanding day. The top of Palatine Hill has never looked
more radiant. The sun penetrating the rushing
Tiber River, allows me to imagine myself as royalty. My thoughts are quickly interrupted by the
noise of my family doing their chores. I
then remember it was my turn to take the trip to the market. This task excited
me for the reason in which this trip allowed me to take my time and continue my
thoughts of freedom.
The Basilica Aemilia is full of rushing slaves trying to
complete their shopping and the trading merchants; I slowly walk through forum
appreciating the beautiful marble of the Basilica Lulia, full of shops and home
of the centumviral court. I then pass by
the Regia and I cannot help but about the kings and the beautiful shrines that
were created for them. I must remind
myself constantly what my duty was here at the market; however it is very
difficult to with the beauty of the Boarium forum. The feeling of freedom is
very overwhelming.
The way back to the top of Palatine Hill is an overwhelming
sight. The view of Velia, I can only imagine is where everything began. However
my return home quickly takes me back to my true reality.
Selina Rivera
