by Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

“Frozen-in tenor: Italian mayor apologises over Pavarotti statue stuck in ice rink”
—The Guardian

Poor Luciano Pavarotti! He
Attained the heights of opera stardom. His
Vacation home caused Pesaro to be
A place you’ve heard of, where his statue is
Revered. The bronze was viewable (with arms
Outstretched) from head to toe on every side
Till planners disrespected tenor charms
To build a skating rink for Christmastide
In town, and now the High-Cs King is caged
On ice, forlorn, submerged up to his knees,
Not being viewed. His widow is enraged:
It irks that skaters give high fives (not Cs) …
Contrition’s shown, but they had best rethink
Enclosing Pavarotti in a rink!