Venice 1929
The gondola's ferro
marks him,
he with his Panama hat,
leans forward, attentive,
cigarette almost forgotten
raised eyebrow returns her smile.
They aren't alone -
winged lions, roaring gargoyles,
Madonnas and saints,
apostles, archangels -
the grotesque, exotic, classical
look down upon
Rio di San Paternian's stone footbridge,
flirtatious lady with soft, cloche hat,
gentleman with bold 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)
What a treasure you found! I can see how it inspired you.
ReplyDeleteHow I would love to find a vintage photograph album in an antique shop but such shops are rare in my area. I still keep looking in charity shops just in case I strike lucky and get some fresh images for my blogging activity.
ReplyDeleteI love this, Margaret ... you handed us Venice, the lovely images of the man and woman on a beautiful silver platter.
ReplyDeleteI've perused shoeboxes full of old unidentified photographs in antique shops but have never found an album in one. What a find!
ReplyDeleteJust came back from a trip to Italy. Enjoyed the Rialto bridge and bridge of sighs as well!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful snapshots! I can see how they inspire a story or poem. I was caught by the similarity of the woman's hand to the claws of the gargoyle.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos, Margaret!
ReplyDeleteWhat an atmosphere in photos and words and what a treasure find that travel album
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