From 1600 till now,
the Ponte dei Sospiri
has inspired marvelous legends --
the one most people find inspirational
was used in a fine film of romance.
It's inspired many a sweet rendezvous
in a gondola at dying of day.
The bridge's white limestone walls
and pouting, dark barred windows
overshadow Venice’s Grand Canal.
The legend states that lovers
will be blessed with a love as strong
as the arching massif itself.
It’s said that one simple kiss
at twilight, when the bells toll,
will bind two lovers forever
in eternal, undying bliss.
The tale has burgeoned and spread
across the wide breadth of our world,
and many’s the happy couple
who’ve kissed with that bridge overhead.
If love is your ultimate goal,
perhaps you might want to explore
the gorgeous Old World charm of Venice,
with someone you’ve come to adore.
* A Kiss Under The Bridge Of Sighs
Author notes
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A contest entry
- PIF: the bridge of sighs by unraveled.
490 points, ended June 3, 2008, 6 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Art Prompt Contest (ages 16 and above only) Favorites Welcome to Enter by Night Hope.
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Honorable mention
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lovely observation, Poet.
I noticed this phrase:
"and pouting, dark barred windows"
which set the mood for the rest of the poem for me...
How romantic as well, the title in the "language of love"... a kiss under the bridge of sighs....
sighs.... well done.
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Ahhh, you've chosen wisely, my son. 
Danny told me just the other day that he'd love to be able to take me to Venice. I've always wanted to see Italy, Spain and France, although not necessarily the bigger cities. For Venice, I'd make an exception. This is a wonderful journey there, within your words. Thank you for entering my contest, Jim. Good luck, Scribe. 
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It would be awesome
I love this write and its always been a rdream to ride in one of those along the river with the music playing .Oh so romantic it would be
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I hope ...
someday you get to do that.
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Venice really is a beautiful place, full of splendor and romance and enchantment. Wonderful imagery and description. I deeply enjoyed reading this piece.
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Haha, I'm not going to DQ for a single rhyme. In fact, I don't mind it at all, except that when I allow it I get so many terrible entries it makes me never want to read rhyme again.
You did nicely though. Pretty imagery, especially the description of the bridge. Thank you for the entry
-cassidy
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Rhyme never bothers me and it's a fit ending to this lovely poem.
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good luck in the contest.
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Merci beaucoup. ;)
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