Florence - Ahhhh David .....

I wrote you that I was coming ... but I never heard back ... but then I'd heard you were the strong silent type ...

I didn't come see you right away ... I wanted to be sure I was in the right mind set especially as I'd heard different views as to whether or not you'd lived up to expectations ... but I was curious and so did see your replica in the piazza and scope out your neighborhood the day before ... partially to determine when was the best time to visit - I didn't want there to be a big crowd when I saw you. By the 4th day, I couldn't wait any longer and so I swung by late in the afternoon.

First though, I toured a wonderful exhibit at your residence … a collection of work by Robert Mapplethorpe, an American photographer who focused on the human body and the perfection of form – often nudes. I believe he was inspired by your creator, Michelangelo (who I have come to highly appreciate as well) and tried to recreate the effect of sculpture through photography I believe. There was a collection of his work and then additional pieces perfectly juxtaposed with some of the sculptures. I really appreciated the mix of ancient and modern – made it more real for me.

Then it was time ... I walked through the hall towards you, reasonably lemming free, and we all stood around you in awe – a few in seats - just taking you in. You truly are the perfect example of the male form ... stunningly magnificent. I was not disappointed ...

I wish I could have met you in real life and shared a glass of wine - but then I wonder, would the reality have lived up to the dream? As with all things, best to appreciate the actual, not the hypothetical - and it really was a lovely half hour of appreciation which I take with me :-) And can I just say, nice ass ... :-)

NB I managed to sneak a picture of David – will get him loaded as soon as I can.