Venice 1929
The gondola's ferro
seems to mark him,
he with his Panama hat,
leans forward, attentive,
cigarette almost forgotten
raised eyebrow returns her admiration,
her smile.
They aren't alone -
winged lions, roaring gargoyles,
Madonnas and saints,
apostles, archangels -
the grotesque, exotic, the classical
look down upon
Rio di San Paternian's stone footbridge,
flirtatious lady with soft, cloche hat,
gentleman with bold patterned hat band,
art deco tie: 1929...
through the gelatin silver print
upon me
wondering about them.
by Margaret Bednar, November 24, 2025
This is linked with "Sepia Sunday #802 Bridges to Nowhere". These photos are from an amazing 1929ish travel album I purchased. Also linked with Poets and Storytellers United #204 - (I did NOT write to their suggested prompt)
Above Photo: upon the rooftop of Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)
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What a treasure you found! I can see how it inspired you.
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