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Whispers of Venice: Echoes Across the Canals

Unveiling the Splendor of La Serenissima

By Jason “Jay” BenskinPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Whispers of Venice: Echoes Across the Canals
Photo by Henrique Ferreira on Unsplash

Gondolas glide like whispers on Venice's canals,

Where legends intertwine in timeless tales.

Over the lapping waves, bridges stand tall,

Echoing history in every cobblestone trail.

Unmatched elegance rises in palatial grace,

Facade adorned in hues of shimmering gold.

By day or night, Venice's lanes embrace

The dance of shadows, stories yet untold.

Hearts lay bare amidst the masked throng,

In the carnival's surreal, enchanting song.

The piazza resonates with joy and cheer,

Venice welcomes all, drawing near.

As the sun sets, painting skies with hues untold,

Venice glows, a gem of stories untold.

A river of dreams, forever in motion,

A timeless beauty, an eternal devotion.

Holiday

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Jason “Jay” Benskin

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  • Amy littleabout a year ago

    Wonderful

  • Shelby about a year ago

    Wonderful

  • Kennedy Smith2 years ago

    Beautifully written

  • Beautifully written with perfect count, rhythm, and rhyme scheme. Well done!!! I have subscribed to you.

  • Sweileh 8882 years ago

    Interesting and delicious content. Keep posting more

  • Patrick M. Ohana2 years ago

    Venice is surely honoured by your piece.

  • Christy Munson2 years ago

    Enjoyed this one a lot. I’ve longed to visit the city since childhood, and your poem only hastens my urgency.

  • Brenda Fluharty2 years ago

    Beautiful Poem.

  • John Baxter2 years ago

    Great poem 👏

  • Samson E. Gifted2 years ago

    Beautiful 😍 & heartfelt content

  • Soul2 years ago

    Wow! I love the route you chose to take (no pun intended) with this piece. It's beautifully written :)

  • Milrose samboque2 years ago

    Wow amazing Venice 😮 well written 👏 thanks for sharing

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