Venezia
Venezia
Where canals carry life in earnest states,
their arteries the lifeblood of the city,
I long to be, and of beauty sate,
this ancient flow of mystery.
As sun rises to eclipse those stone lines
that edge the waters, first in shadow,
and as that orb reaches its high,
waters shallow, glimmer in shard’s delight,
as all comes to life.
And joy fills the air,
canals lined with cafes and shops,
and bridges crown the waters
as gondoliers in stripes allot their chosen course,
and laughter echoes bright.
Venezia, another world,
lost in time and so beguiling,
those ancient streets and squares abiding,
stones warn by ghosts of history,
each one speaks in whispers.
Such beauty in age, this miracle place,
its song resounds so clearly,
just to walk its streets, over bridge
or lane, in boat or meeting folk
to while away the time, is blissful.
A water world so unique,
it must be lived, experienced,
and in its memory I often cannot sleep,
wishing to return to those canals and bridges,
and the quiet beauty of Venezia.
Tony DeLorger © 2016
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Such a lovely place, Tony. I would love to visit and linger awhile. Your words and photos are a beautiful tribute to such a historic place. Very nice.
Thanks Phyllis, yes its a magic place, like no other. Hope you go one day. Take care.
I would love to experience it, it sounds wonderful. I love how you described the feeling of its history…
‘ lost in time and so beguiling
those ancient streets and squares
abiding,
stones warn by ghosts of history,
each one speaks in whispers’
So beautifully put. 🙂
Best,
Mel
Someday. 🙂
Thanks Mel, it is a special place unlike anywhere else in the world, and history sits within every stone and street. It’s worth the journey. Take care.
Thank you for the poetic tour of Venice. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
Thanks Rasma, I do get nostalgic sometimes in regard to places like Venice, They are a wonder. Thank you.