Twilight
The church tower stood out against the riot of colour that formed the evening sky. This day I had seen sights which were burned into my mind. Cavorting couples dancing around fountains, lovers sitting arm in arm on towering staircases. Rich pickings for my pen. Various crafts travel the waterways of this vibrant place, some carried lovers, whilst others carried the life blood needed to fuel this ambrosia. A place that was like nectar to the wider world. As I sailed away from the merchants of Venice, I saw him. Walking on the water. Yes walking on the water.
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Lovely ending
Thank you Neil
Fond memories of a wonderful place.
Venice is wonderful
Beautifully written Michael.
Thank you Keith,
Very beautifully rendered, felt like i was right there with ya!
Thank you Jelli, loved your comment.
A smashing response to the prompt. Well done
Thanking you Ellen for such a lovely comment.
It was earned.
Beautiful piece.
Thank you Lis, Venice deserves no less.
Beautifully done, Michael. Wouldn’t mind trying to walk on water some time. Some days, it feels like I am, but it doesn’t take long before I fall down into the murky depths of the canal.
Best wishes,
Rowena
PS My dog keeps dropping her ball on the keyboard and adding all sorts of interjections, all in code of course.
I know well that sinking feeling, but Venice encouraged me to swim. Interestingly my collie loves playing catch. Sometimes he is to clever by half.
Such a full and sensuous experience, your descriptions this week.
Thank you so much Sarah, Venice deserved no less.
That sounds like a wonderful day, Michael. Your account builds well to the climax at the end.
To sail into Venice at dawn was wonderful, but to sail away at twilight was magical. I was however sad not to have more time to explore. Thank you Penny
What a delightful scene you’ve painted, Michael.
Visiting Venice by sea was delightful, something to cherish.
Gorgeous imagery and a fantastic ending.
Thank you Jilly. For me Venice was magical, sailing away at twilight was bewitching.
Well done. I enjoyed this.
Thank you Sandra, visiting Venice is something special to remember for me. To sail away as the light faded was bewitchingly beautiful.
You could feel your passion for the place coming through Michael, nice one
Thank you Michael. Sailing into Venice by ship was quite an experience, leaving at twilight was magical.
Your story reflects the magical sense of Venice perfectly.
It is so kind of you to say so, thank you Fatima