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Love in Venice

The setting sun urged holiday makers
To roam around the Venice canals.
A thousand and one lamps helped
The gondoliers to find their way
As he sang a lovely love song
And pleased the lovers as they sat
On comfy cushions on the boat
Occasionally stealing a kind kiss.

Stare at the twinkling beautiful stars
Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes,
List and learn, ye dainty roses
We're called the gondoliers
And this is our song of love. 

Venice knew what love meant,
Even when they traverse the bridge of sighs.
They wondered how many crossed 
To their doom.  But that was ages ago.
Now the bridge was decorated with lamps.
Oh, what a beautiful sight it was.

Solitary gulls lead all to Piazza San Marco.
The lovers looked in awe at the tourists.
They paid the gondolier handsomely
And descended on to the vast square.
They found a table and ordered 
An espresso and a tasty pizza.
It was expensive but worth it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rodrigues Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Loved roaming the Venice canals in this poem! 1001 lamps, love songs, comfy cushions, the bridge of sighs, espresso and tasty pizza.
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Hello victor, I just read this poem. i found it to be romantic. enjohy your day my frind. /Darlene/
Edmonds  Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Your poem Love in Venice is lovely and romantic Victor. Would love to go there and see all the sights and feel the romance both day and night… Beryl
George Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM
I am reminded of our tour to Europe. We visited Venice and went boating through the canals of Venice. Took the gondola ride too, a very exciting experience. Loved your poem dear Victor. ❤️
Godwin Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 9:56 AM
I've missed you, and boy did Soup change while I was gone (my head again but I am fine.) This poem takes one there (I've always wanted to go there and often wondered how many drunks fall in the water) and brings the city to life. I guess you've been? I loved spending time in Venice via your pen. Last stanza, 3rd line: WE or THEY? LOVE ya, CayCay
May Avatar
July 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I like how you depicted the scenery, Very nicely penned
Empress Avatar
July 28, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Wow so many beautiful lines here dear Victor! I am left speechless in awe of your ability to weave imagery and also how your wrote about Venice. Venice is a romantic place I agree. And I cant help but quote “ Venice knew what love meant, Even when they traverse the bridge of sighs.” just stunning! Soulful! Touching. Pleasure readin ~ Sending you light always
Smith  Avatar
July 28, 2026 at 2:02 AM
I felt like I was aboard the gondola listening to the song.
Buehler Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 11:21 PM
A beautifully conveyed, romantic poem, with delightful imagery, Victor! This will be a fave for me. :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Sweet poem, Victor. I would love to visit that romantic place!
Rolland Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
wonderful poetry, Venice is my favorite town on Earth, blessings
Goldsmith Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 1:21 PM
"Love in Venice" is a beautiful write/read. What a Great Picture you have painted with your words. Great memories are the best kind to have. Great last line... Somethings one can Not put a price on. "Good Luck"  if for a contest. Have a lovely day writing away............
Jones Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Sounds like a magical vacation! I really enjoyed reading. Did you submit this for contest? Sounds like a winner! Blessings!
Cunningham Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 9:22 AM
And a beautiful city it is too Victor, have been twice now and would go again. You captured it well. Tom
Poet Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 8:53 AM
You skillfully conveyed the delightful sensation of immersing oneself in a space illuminated by memories and light. The city of love, Venice
Rodgers Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Hello Victor, Venice romance can so easily slide into cliché, but anchoring the dark history of the Bridge of Sighs against the grounded joy of an espresso and an expensive pizza gives the poem a real, human heartbeat. You captured that sweet feeling of being fully present in a place soaked in memory and light. Blessings, Daniel
Kendrick Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Ahh!!! Romantic way to go when in Venice, Victor. I am wondering if for the contest, if so, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K.
DiMino Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Wow! Felt I was there, Victor, in the moment with love splash and oar. Beautiful descriptive poetry. You get a FAV!
Andresen Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 2:32 AM
- A beautiful and romantic place ... with kisses under the bridge of sighs ... a wonderful poem, Victor :) - Wish I was there :) - hugs
Sharma  Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Awwn this is a wholesome and heartwarming, dear Victor.. the imagery is very sweet.. as well as lively...this is what life is all about! Living in those moments, cherishing the time and making memories.. I can almost visualise the venice canals and lamps decorated through your words.. so beautiful! You're a wonderful storyteller.. and the ending with espresso and pizza, such a treat. Pleasure reading your words always, sending light and best wishes ~
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