Many many moons ago br great poet and artist br Italian Michelangelo br mastered the sonnet br and the madrigal, br writing them for his br 'poetess rose' br Vittoria Colonna, br whose bright light br still glows. br br Artistic achievements br remain high in glory br 'The Last Judgment' br tells a virtuous story. br Having lived a long life br his sculptures are rife. br In Florence and Rome br tourists may view, br and the privilege is br theirs so to do.