Gondolas Moored
(from Jennifer Dennis’ artwork…)
Canal of deep green chastises
Gondolas, moored at roughly hewn posts,
Like gnarled bread sticks hardened,
Or ancient saplings, stripped
And seemingly stranded by a murky, sinewy flood…
Formidable Istrian stone walls rise,
Stained by pallid, medieval ghosts,
And the fleet, with bows like claws sharpened,
Float redundant, by sodden ropes gripped,
Whilst myriad hues of flowers pierce the somnolent mood…
Pete Ray
2nd February 2021
A scene which reminded me of my Venice visit…
Some images from that time are shown here too…
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