Sunset Tango

Sunset Tango

Atop gondolas

Floating,

Open,

Or drifting waterways of Venice

Sentences played back, 

Past laps my memory will run.

And for a minute, sensation I'd breathe,

Taste,

Calm,

Meditation, asleep under the sun

With the inverted leaves shouting, "the rain will soon come",

Jaded from lack of sleep

And the weight between carrying pollutants and dreams

The clouds would cascade in a single file parade

Soothing and cooling the land underneath,

A tango of a splattered street and sheet rain.

My mind,

The lost city

And this opaque cloud cloaked subconscious

Invisible,

Or deep to me,

Dreams of Octopus tentacle reach

Oceans in cynical speech, uncensored, and mean.

I'd drift

I'd leave

I'd navigate straits away from chaos in search of peaceful and home

As I'm certain of uncertainty

The sunset will roam,

Until I've reached a meadow of Electric Violet Irises and Cadmium Red Roses

The dose of tranquil dove deeper

Further drowsy and dozy,

Louder,

Yet cozy, so thankful I've reached the shore

This dream would speak peace and more.

Reviews

[Nariko]

The lines made me feel peaceful inside

[Pragati Chaudhary]

A very Intriguing and it kept me attached till the end!

Lovely Piece!

[Najam Us Saher]

Very descriptive poem which paints a picture in raeder's mind.

[Fanicia E.]

Wonderful and whimsical. Makes one feel nostalgic for a place yet to be discovered.

[Shy Joe]

Taking us on a little adventure are you? Well next time don't let me forget my bags!

Traveling your lands and waterways of Italy. Never been to Venice, but it sure sounds lovely, according to the paint you spilled out. First hand experience, or living the dream of dreams? A dream I would invade indeed.

Enjoyed your poem. Thanks for sharing.

[Shasha]

A thoughtful write, Ty! Really loved it!

[An owl on the moon]

A beautiful, deep, wild ride, taking me away from my world to help me escape into your words. Each line seems to open another profound passage.