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from my memory bank 1990

the light breeze
   cooled the morning sun
daytrip Venice
            had begun
vantage views
       from a vaporetto
inch-by-inch
 the skyline began to  grow

St Marks cameinto view
etched       on a sky  so blue
tourist scrambled
           from the boat
sensory feelings inside     emote

ambling along piazzas   wide
campanile renaissance
                a city's pride
byzantine palaces     bridge of sighs
facias painted
           in pastel dyes
gothic churches     candles ablaze
carvings   to draw the gaze
depicted ceilings     vivant  tableau 
  golden bedecked reredos

pizza italiano     barolo red wine
relax  chat   then  dine
'neath parasoled
            courtyard shade
as gondaliers anchor
             to quayside   arcade

homward  along canal    grande
below balconies  
           overhanging   sun-tanned
houses emulsioned terracotta   bold
kaleidoscopic memories
                  made manifold

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Date: 6/8/2021 7:57:00 PM
Brian, the view is beautiful. Congratulations on POTD!
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/9/2021 12:39:00 AM
Much appreciated Kim.Stay creative
Date: 6/6/2021 4:46:00 AM
I stayed in Venice with my sister who had just received her last chemo and it was truly the most beautiful, magical place I had visited. Your fabulous poem evoked all of those wonderful memories and more. Sadly I never got to visit with my husband, even though we had said we must, but we never got round to it... many congrats Brian for POTD and thank you for this most beautiful FAVE for me. With kindest thoughts Ann x
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Date: 6/6/2021 9:09:00 AM
Next best thing would be a dvd with Vivaldi in the background Ann.Cheers
Date: 6/5/2021 1:19:00 PM
We were in Venice 5 years ago and I was there just a minute or so ago having read this beautiful piece. Cheers - Gary
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Date: 6/5/2021 2:39:00 PM
Thanks Gary.Enjoy the sunny weekend
Date: 6/3/2021 10:21:00 PM
Wow Brian, beautiful poem ~ so exotic. I've stayed at the Venetian in Las Vegas, does that count? Nowhere near as glamorous as your "day trip" ~
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/4/2021 12:55:00 AM
I doubt it Line,but thanks for the compliment
Date: 6/3/2021 10:11:00 PM
Not to forget Venetian lamps and exquisite Murano glass artwork. Congrats on POTD, Brian!
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/4/2021 12:53:00 AM
Indeed US, a place to remember.Thanks
Date: 6/3/2021 6:46:00 PM
Such vivid details help you feel like you are there. A great write, Brian! congrats on POTD! Blessings, Kim M
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/4/2021 12:51:00 AM
If so Kim, its down to vivid .emoriesthat still stybright.Thanks
Date: 6/3/2021 5:06:00 PM
I have never been here, and I have been to so many places in this world. You have taken me there with your words. My heart is smiling. This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. Congratulations Brian, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/4/2021 12:50:00 AM
Among the most beautiful cities Brandy,that I have ever seen.Cheers
Date: 6/3/2021 3:14:00 PM
Congratulations my friend on this wonderful poem being chosen as POTD. The imagery and life put into this gem are amazing and a bright glow of the beautiful scenes and peoples of that immensely famous city. A fav- a gem. God bless...
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Date: 6/4/2021 12:48:00 AM
Yes Robert,a city of imagery that is indelibly etched once seen
Date: 6/3/2021 2:15:00 PM
Brian, love the imagery, and story. Enjoyed reading. Congratulations on POTD very well deserved. My warmest wishes. God bless you. <3
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Date: 6/3/2021 2:30:00 PM
A little artistic licence here&there Eve.Cheers
Date: 6/3/2021 1:10:00 PM
Wonderful.
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 2:29:00 PM
A good description Christuraj of this unique city
Date: 6/3/2021 11:05:00 AM
Thank you Brian. I wish I was there, or could be there. - Ken
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Date: 6/3/2021 11:38:00 AM
A few dvd thereof might be the nxt be thing.Ken,cheers
Date: 6/3/2021 11:00:00 AM
Brian, congratulations on your POTD! Loved taking a tour of Venice with you. You brought so many scenic details to life by noticing the little things and the life of the city! Enjoyed very much. Blessings to you.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/3/2021 1:55:00 PM
I'm with you there - love Vivaldi. That would have been a wonderful addition!
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 11:03:00 AM
Thanks Sam,the one thing I had to omit was the sound of Vivaldi strings(a fav of mine)
Date: 6/3/2021 9:11:00 AM
Brian, beautiful and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor, peace _Constance
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 9:23:00 AM
Will do,Constance a poem from my back catalogue.Cheers
Date: 6/3/2021 8:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. What a wonderful write. Thank You, for the tour you just took me on. I feel like I was walking the street and riding the canals. Have a blessed day writing away...........
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 9:05:00 AM
Yes Paula,a vivid day it really was memorable
Date: 6/3/2021 8:07:00 AM
I love the crispness of your poem, memories vieing with one another so as not to forget anything: a lovely picture painted. Congratulations!
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 8:17:00 AM
Too kind Ann memories are indeed made of this
Date: 6/3/2021 8:03:00 AM
Congratulations. Enjoy the honour
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 8:07:00 AM
Cheers Rama,I always liked this series of poems in my anthology
Date: 6/3/2021 7:21:00 AM
Hi Brian, You have penned a well written poem, with lovely imagery. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. Enjoy the honor:-) Alexis
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 8:02:00 AM
Cheers Alexis will do.Always good to get recognition,as my contest sponsorship bestows upon the many gifted PS poets each few days
Date: 6/3/2021 4:56:00 AM
Congrats Brian on poem of the day. I recognize the images from your visit. Loved the city.
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 5:58:00 AM
Yes Vijay,a city of dreams
Date: 6/3/2021 3:23:00 AM
Brian, congratulations on POTD, a wonderful poem with wonderful imagery!
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 3:38:00 AM
Cheers Tania,a happy memory from my anthology
Date: 6/3/2021 2:32:00 AM
What an alluring place to visit! A wonderful rendition deserving all the honour! Congratulations, Brian on your POTD honour! A great pleasure to read your beautiful poetry! My deepest regards and blessings.
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 3:13:00 AM
Bless you Besma,places you enjoy bring out the creative juices
Date: 6/3/2021 2:22:00 AM
wonderful imagery Brian, my son visited a few years back and had an amazing time, congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 3:11:00 AM
Thanks for heads up as POTD is not a daily read.I can understand why your lad was amzed,me too.Cheers
Date: 6/3/2021 1:01:00 AM
A beautiful city that I was lucky enough to visit a few years ago. You captured it well in your verse Brian. Congrats on POTD, enjoy the honour. Tom
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Brian Strand
Date: 6/3/2021 1:23:00 AM
Indeed Tom,unique in so many ways.Cheers

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