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12/15/2023 “Each of us must choose his own path or way.” Or “ Ognuono di nuo deve scegliere la propria strada.” I dreamt I awakened, a bit sleepily, at dawn in Venice. Alas, if it were only my actual, vivid reality. But one’s so confined by time and mortality. To be sure, I’d ride in a glorious gondola. Dinner, later, by her softest, loving candlelight. Then walk her streets, bathed in Venetian moonlight. “0 Sole Mio”, the smiling, joyful, accordionist would play. Spellbound, I, by the deepenining, welcoming shadows . Back in my room, so moved by the power of Dante’s poetry from his ~“Cantos.” Dedicated to my late Uncle Pietro! Thank you for the fun and love you brought into our family.And you were the only man who had the grace to do the Vienese waltz with me in full ball gown and you in full tails.. Pure magic you and joy you were! You were magnificent! Thank you, beloved one! You also were Elena’s godfather.! Gracias.

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Date: 12/27/2023 12:31:00 PM
What a lovely write/picture/great ending filled with magic/joy. I Love This One... Happy New Year 2024 as you write away............
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Date: 12/27/2023 12:59:00 PM
Love, love your comment! Thank you, i realky appreciate your weork and your reads. Thank you. Pangie
Date: 12/18/2023 3:33:00 AM
Ahhh!! What a nice tribute to your uncle and the place of such beauty. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara K
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Date: 12/18/2023 9:05:00 AM
Hi Sara! I wish I had been to Italy in my life, but I never did. Anyway, uncle Pietro was Italy’s gifts to my life as you saw He really was a good dancer. You could do any kind of dance.. I’m referring her to ballroom dancing, and he was so late on his feet. You felt like you were lying on clouds or something. Thank you for visiting my site and I so enjoy your poetry. Pangie
Date: 12/16/2023 2:29:00 PM
A wonderful tribute to my godfather. A sweet man who we all miss. Very well done.
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Date: 12/16/2023 2:48:00 PM
Thank you Elene! Uncle Pietro was so proud to be your Godfather, i can still see you in your baptismal long gown and Godfater Pietro holding you. As you grew he lcarried you around, you were so precious to him… Love Pangie…He would have been so proud of you today,and your accomplishments !! As am I.
Date: 12/16/2023 11:51:00 AM
Your uncle Pietro certainly left a lasting positive impression on you, Pangie! I just had to pay this poem a visit after reading your reply to my comment. That picture of Venice is beautiful; I was there for the 3rd time this summer (but my 1st time on a gondola). The tide was high, and it was fun splashing barefooted in St Mark's square. ~ Enjoy the rest of the weekend..and May you have a joyous & blessed Christmas // paul
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Date: 12/16/2023 1:06:00 PM
Yo know, Paul, Uncle Pietro was a man for all seasons! i was only 9 when I met him and stood up to his wedding. He really loved people, he was a chef par excellant.He taught me how to drive a huge 4 door Cadillac))Venice looks fascinating. Pietro went back eacc summer to Italy. And so glad you lilked the picture.I did see St Marty’s in a picture, but I chose this one,)) A blesses season be yours in Malta. Panagiota
Date: 12/15/2023 4:42:00 PM
A loving tribute to your beloved uncle Pietro, and to Venice. Bravo, Pangie. xxxx
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Date: 12/15/2023 4:52:00 PM
Venice is beautiful. So was my uncles wau of being kind to otherrs. Thank you. Pangie
Date: 12/15/2023 3:58:00 PM
what loving and beautiful tribute to your Uncle Pietro. I visited Venice once and found it as enchanting as you described it. Enjoy your evening, Sara
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Date: 12/15/2023 4:49:00 PM
Sara, have never bee but always wanted to go. Pietro was a man for all seasons.there was only one like him i would not go near Europe now. They have problems as we do.heaven bless us all. Thank you. Pangie
Date: 12/15/2023 2:21:00 PM
What a lovely tribute to your late Uncle Pangie I've been lucky to have been to Venice twice, a beautiful city on water. Tom
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Date: 12/15/2023 3:37:00 PM
Tom! My pietry mentor in the UK, just got back grom Venice. Like you, he loved the beauty.. i have only seen it in movies! Not quite the same,. I am glad you had a chance to go.. I added something to the dedication, which I totally forgot. Unclepietru was Elea’s godfather,italy”s loss was our gain! His cooking was from heaven, and he also grew grapes, and made his own wine. on top of that like 15 hours a day. Hardly do that anymore as you know.. Thank you for Two dollars per day commenting! Pangie

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