When I was at school
I studied architecture
Instead of mathematics
Venice was my subject
Yet I was confused
How such a beautiful city
Had been built in a muddy lagoon
When I asked my master
He sent me a short film clip
Of a silver subway train
Crossing an iron bridge
I discovered the secrets
Of the floating city
Within the hour
But what fascinated me
Was that my American cousin
Was walking across the bridge
Using the covered under section
Which was shared with road vehicles
Carrie was wearing a summer dress
Decorated with roses and cornflowers