A Balcony Over Venice

A married couple's rendezvous.

There’s a balcony over Venice

Somewhere outside Dallas, Texas

Through a sliding glass door

 

A couple sits toasting to the croons of Elvis

With paper cup chalice

Upon their European back porch

 

Making conversation language love

Beneath candle moon blue August

The symphony inside plays, dog barks, six children snore

 

“May I have this dance?”

The gussied up working stiff redneck asks

To the lady he adores

 

On a balcony over Venice

Two lovers sway

Hand on hand kissing even more

 

 They dream together "moon rivers"

Between skips of old worn records

Holding on to their tender years

 

And tighter to homespun fantasies

More alive in the Italian Texas breeze

He twirls her on forever above smiles of gondoliers

 

And around their linoleum ballroom floor

Little eyes appear like starlight blinking

Twinkling out with laughter

 

There’s a balcony over Venice

Somewhere outside of Dallas, Texas

Where a father loves a mother, a son and five daughters

                               Happily ever after

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Michael K. Evans]

Sweet, sweet write. You are quite a storyteller. I'd like to know what inspired this poem?

[Michael G. Smith]

Just an idea that was floating around in my head. Thanks bro for taking time out to read my work.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Aww, a sweet story of real love... This is exactly what I dream of having in the near future. You know, that man who falls in love with me more and more each day. *sigh*

You're quite a romantic, Mike. Keep the sweetness overflowing. :)

[Michael G. Smith]

And you with him. I have that kind of wife. I decided to pray one day and ask Heavenly Father to show me who wants me to be with and wouldn't you believe he did and her name is Milagros meaning miracles in Spanish.

[Rita L. Sev]

love this one, Mike - little details make this a wonderful read, and the romance warms my heart. Truly lovely!

[Michael G. Smith]

My attempt at a little romance, next one will be on the Rivera.

[Michael G. Smith]

A high compliment, thanks.

[Pryde Foltz]

Absolutely charming, Mike. It seems to me you got things right.

[Michael G. Smith]

The secret of marriage is keeping it spicy and that takes work.

[Pryde Foltz]

and chili peppers

[SyberRose]

Very sweet indeed...its not where you are but who you are with...nicely done Mike as always...Rose

[Michael G. Smith]

Exactly, right on the money.

[Lydia Shutter]

A couple does not have to be in Venice to dance the night away in a starlite ballroom. Such a dreamy romantic write here. Maybe they saw the scene is a movie or read about in a romance novel...but now they are living it. Beautifully written.....great images. Lydi**

[Michael G. Smith]

A home owned by a dedicated and committed married couple is so much more to them than merely four walls and a roof. It be anything there love makes it. My own wife and are exceptional cook and find that we can create an evening at home and make it more memorable for us than and four star entertainment in the city.

[Lydia Shutter]

After 38 years of marriage, I agree with you! Lydi**

[Michael G. Smith]

I'm trying to reach such lofty goals as being married as long as you.

[Frieda P]

This is such wistful reverie on your page...what a great tribute to the family also. I like the juxtaposition of 'linoleum ballroom floor and starlit blinking'...It's not the Venice I know but it sure does have the heart of it just the same, love this one!

[Michael G. Smith]

It's more the idea of Venice people such as this couple think of from books and movies like the Tourist with Angoline Jolie.

[Frieda P]

Don't rain on my parade M.G. I was having a moment.....

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

This is very touching! I can place myself within the lines and sway through every step. Kinda wondering where you popped in from? You have so much poetry...something to fit everyone! Hope you find great reviews& great reading here at the WC!

[Michael G. Smith]

I've of been here since last year. I moved from Poetrysoup site. I've this idea for awhile, finally came together the way I envisioned it. Love inspires me to write, but I like to challenge myself on different subjects. Thanks for noticing. I have native American relatives so try and write few of these. My new one Tall Tale Wendigo. I have several poems on the website Firstpeople.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I was wondering because you have so much poetry. I have been here a few years but didn't do much with it. I used to be on allpoetry but was uninspired there, so ...Here I am!