thanks to @Fruitilla-Chan for inspiring this poem :)
Flutters on the Golden Horn
Another day began on the empire's seat
As a delicate swarm flew to a beat
From the country they came, to a city of fame
Constantinople was the name
Over the walls the flies rained down
A kaleidoscope of color could be found
Their eyes looked all over for the heavenly place
Across the city by the palace and bay
Prisons grew happy by the sight
A riot of laughter, not fights
They graced the churches like angels from above
Resting on statues beside docile doves
The cisterns reflected the living rainbow
Traders threw money and jewels below
Over hills the flutter like a brood
Red like blood or cloven hood
Blue like the sea that fanned
Small like a gem in hand
White like the brightest light
Dotted like the busy night
They graced the forums and many a street
While life continued beneath their feet
A harbor or two gave them safe pass
Closer they came to break their fast
Smaller grand homes were delighted to see
A marvel much better than a common bee
The greatest of all temples was next for the flies
Passing by quickly with quick goodbyes
Roars in the Hippodrome led the way
The magnificent palace and the flowers that lay
At the back end over the sea and streams
The butterflies moved along wooden beams
Groves of flowers in the royal court
Radiant and beautiful buds of much retort
The flies nestled to each flower
Enjoying the nectar bounty for over an hour
This was their new home worthy of a king
An Eden awoke by the nearest bell ring
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