Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Sonnet

A Venetian Honeymoon

A gondola floats o’er romantic tides
as you and I caress Venetian skies
laced deftly in exalted stars applied 
by brushes dipped in hues of lover’s eyes.      

A kiss beneath Rialto Bridge in spring
feels like our first so many years ago.
On every breeze, O Sole Mio sings
a serenade in city lights aglow.

This hope of love rekindled miles from home,
could be our chance to dream and reminisce.
Enlightened by a full moon’s wink, we’d roam
down Grand Canal in gleaming nights of bliss.      

Our renaissance, a second honeymoon -
to Venice, we could not escape too soon.  


Written 3/3/17 for Where I Want to Go Contest

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Charlie Smith March 20, 2017 at 9:01 PM Oh for another great night at Harry's bar, such great memories. Wonderful win Rhonda, congratulations,,,

Chris Green March 20, 2017 at 12:44 PM This is a dream vacation in there ever was one. Beautifully described Rhonda. I felt as if I were there reading your poem.

Terry O'Leary March 9, 2017 at 4:13 PM A splendid sonnet, Rhonda! Well done! Terry

Maurice Yvonne March 9, 2017 at 8:32 AM A wonderful sonnet on a gorgeous location.

Kim Rodrigues March 6, 2017 at 11:21 AM O the loveliness of it all! O Sole Mio!

Chuck Melugin March 5, 2017 at 10:08 AM Dear Rhonda, You caused Venice to dance in my eyes! Your poetry dances in the hearts of the beholders. You rock! 7 My best, chuck

John Hamilton March 4, 2017 at 3:32 PM Beautiful place, and write, I did something similar in a night in Venice, maybe you would like it, very similar!

Richard Lamoureux March 4, 2017 at 6:57 AM What a gorgeous piece and picture. I have not been to Venice but I loved Rome and especially loved the Amalfi Coast.