The Romans’ currency infused gold
With the hunger for the ever-consumption,
Hedonistically feeding the god
Of self-indulgence.

In the global supermarket of edible gold
From Risotto d’oro con basilica e parmagiano
Of the medieval Italian gentry
To the 21st century coffee and cocktails
For self-empowerment
The tasteless Gold is the aphrodisiac
For absolute tastelessness.