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... and it owes me a living

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Vera da Pozzo, an Italian expat in Paris.

From the Island of the Sun to the Isle of France.

My pseudonym Vera da Pozzo is a pun alluding to what I care about most : truth and loyalty, depth and insight. In my mother tongue, the syntagma "vera da pozzo" means a puteal, but it could be a female name followed by a family name. Water is indispensable for living, and we need to keep it pure and unpolluted; it is the same for truth.
I write in English because I love this language since my childhood and also because English allows me to have a more detached view on both Italy and France. The title of my personal website and blog is a paraphrasis of the verse "England is mine and it owes me a living", from Morrissey's song "Still Ill", released in The Smiths debut album "The Smiths" on 20th February 1984. As Italy had nothing to offer to young people like me, I decided to throw my arms around Paris, as Oscar Wilde did, and I am still here. Like francophone actor Lino Ventura, I am and I will always be Italian.

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The Anthem to the Maladjusted - Silver Boy, Sing and Shine tomorrow night in Washington

I have not finished my article about the Puppets' Riot yet (it is growing in the form of a short tale about the ordinary and evil stupidity in Alcatraz and the disgusting manipulation of the students' discontent in France) and I still have to respond to some messages from friends and one of my cousins, but it's been a hard day and I am already in bed, as I have to wake up very early tomorrow morning for the last day of four-letter word in Alcatraz before Autumn school holiday

Fly High in Lowell, Fantastic Bird

The last concert of the first US leg of Morrissey's tour is tonight in Lowell. Sing and shine and fly high. Fantastic Bird! Vera da Pozzo Paris, 30th September 2026 Short message above and picture below, taken in my beloved Parisian park yesterday, by me. (C) Vera da Pozzo (C) Italy is Mine (C) Italy is Mine and It owes Me a Living #FlyHighinLowellFantasticBird #Lowell #FlyHigh #FantasticBird #Morrissey #SingandShine #US2026Tour #music #show #concert #purejoy #VeradaPozzo #It

It's already Tomorrow

It's already Tomorrow in Paris And there is Something I have to tell You... Sing and Shine And be Fine Tomorrow Night To YOU Vera da Pozzo Paris, 22nd September 2026 Short poem by me. I was so tired by my very long day that I fell asleep just in the middle of my writing, and I finished it two hours later, when I woke up because l was thirsty. Photo below taken this morning (the only day when I do not have to wake up too early and rush to my four-letter word place) during a ve

Porto sicuro - Sing and Shine tonight, Fantastic Bird!

So far from Portugal And so stupidly ill When Summer hits And the Heat burns I cannot even rest Near the Ocean there is What I miss the most: Fresh air, Sea Breeze, Peace And a Fantastic Bird Sing and Shine tonight, my Friend! I wish I was there in blod and flesh But I'll be, somehow, beside You To YOU Vera da Pozzo Somewhere in the North of Italy 1st August 2026 Porto sicuro means "safe haven" in Italian, but Porto is also the name of the city where Morrissey will give the l

Sing and Shine in Madrid, Moreissey!

Have a great time in Madrid with all the people who have the chance to be there tonight for your concert. Whether I feel depressed or happy, you are never far from my mind. Vera da Pozzo Somewhere in the North of Italy 29th July 2026 Below, a picture I took yesterday in Genoa. (C) Vera da Pozzo (C) Italy is Mine (C) Italy is Mine and It owes Me a Living #SingandShine #Madrid #Morrissey #SilverBoy #FantasticBird #concert #gig #tour #2026SummerTour #VeradaPozzo #ItalyisMine...

Art is an Eternal Spring - Sing and Shine in Seville, Fantastic Bird!

A quiet walk in my favourite Parisian park, far from Hell and evil people. Unfortunately, it is also far from Seville, where Morrissey will sing tonight. Sing and shine tonight, Fantastic Bird! Art is an Eternal Spring. I hope I will see You again in Europe this year, during my school holidays. Below, some flowers from my havre de paix in Paris. Photos by me. Vera da Pozzo Paris, 16th March 2026 (C) Vera da Pozzo (C) Italy is Mine (C) Italy is Mine and It owes Me a Living..

Sing and Shine in Zaragoza, Silver Boy!

Some flowers for YOU. Photos taken by me in my favourite Parisian park, this afternoon. P. S. It was a great concert, and I knew it. Los cabrones working for the Spanish press will be furiously disappointed. Below, two pictures of the concert, found on the Web. I will edit with due credits when I found the photographer's name or nickname. #flowersfromParis #toYOU #SilverBoy #SingandShine #Morrissey #VeradaPozzo #ItalyisMine #italyismineanditowesmealiving

Fantastic Bird, Sing and Shine in London tonight

Above: pictures by M., who has also kindly sent me some beautiful pictures of the concerts in Frankfurt and Esch-sur-Alzette. Merci beaucoup ! Below: a little message to Morrissey from me, written on my diary this morning, in Rotterdam. I have the ticket, but I am still waiting for an appointment for my passport. Grazie mille , Italian Consulate in Paris! Vera da Pozzo Travelling back to Paris, 28th February 2026 P. S. This article was longer, but the Internet connection on t

Fiat Lux in Luxembourg!

Some beautiful flowers from my favourite Parisian park. Picture taken by me this morning, before starting my last day of work before Winter school holidays. Sing and Shine Tonight, Fantastic Bird... Fiat Lux in Luxembourg! See You in Rotterdam To YOU Vera da Pozzo Paris, 20th February A. D. MMXXVI (C) Vera da Pozzo (C) Italy is Mine (C) Italy is Mine and It owes Me a Living Above: Me, boldly defying the barrier; floral allegory. Below: a part of what will occupy my day, befor

Let your Inner Sun shine

Last day of school, but I cannot Throw their homework onto the fire A boring Friday is expecting me, and How I wish I were abroad, in the Country Where the buck-toothed girl comes from I will be strong and patient tomorrow And I will wish you, as always, all the best (Let your Inner Sun shine, Silver Boy!) I will pack my luggage in 24 hours And on Sunday I'll be in Rotterdam To YOU Vera da Pozzo Paris, 19th February 2026 Poem above and pictures below by me. (C) Vera da Pozzo

Back on stage... Sing and shine again, Silver Boy!

Did They collect the letters for You? Are You reading them now, perhaps? Who knows? I am waiting, but in Far-Off Places, So Here is my Message to You: Three Words... Sing and Shine! Vera da Pozzo 22nd (in Hollywood) 23rd (in Paris) January 2026 Poem and article by me, of course. Morrissey will sing at the Hard Rock in Miami, Hollywood, FL, USA. I DO HOPE Morrissey will sing World Peace is None of Your Business tonight and/or (even better) when I see him again in Europe... S

Sing and Shine, Fantastic Bird!

Quick artwork in my diary. #singandshinefantasticbird #Morrissey #Montréal #singandshine #fantasticbird #music #art #2025tour (C) Vera da...

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