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[Ali zonak]

Travel Notes
Venezia

Past midnight in a cheap hotel room.
Some night owl plays his mandolin;
endless stops and starts of elevators,
two drunks return late from the bar.

Where is my restful sans souci,
the grotto that gleams in sapphire’s
royal blue as I attempt to submerge
myself in Capri dreams?

I close my eyes, imagine stars beneath
Heaven’s girth and listen to Puccini’s aria
“Nessum Dorma,” ‘Tonight no one must sleep,”
to drown out the elevators’ humming.

I try to ignore the pounding of a neighbor’s
headboard against the wall that divides our rooms.
Finally, his door opens and shuts--
I hear the giggling of la puttana as she leaves.
Then, sleep’s trance. In the morn, Capri.

[Ali zonak]

Thanks, Sylvia;
those B&B accommodations are by far the best. To be honest, Venice is a marvel--although too dank for me. The summers can be unpleasant, but the sights are wonderful. For a single person a travel group is advisable--unless you understand the language, or don't mind going solo. Actually, I had the Missus with me, even though I didn't mention her in my write. Capri more than compensated us for the minor disappointment we had experienced. Frankly, aside from the historical, architectural sites and the beautiful art everywhere, I felt more at home in the northern countries. We are planning on a Rhine River Cruise this early Fall. Wish you could join us, lol. Sorry for the loss of your husband. Thank you for reading and commenting, Ali