Murano
“Murano, Italy” by Iveta Autratova
islets of glass
gently rise from
a princely lagoon
home to history
renaissance artisans
sworn to the arcane
secrets of guild
capture the light
that bathes Venice
at sunrise and sunset
in crystalline forms
fluid chemistry
breathing with fire
that borders on magic
evoking organic
svelte contours
infused with
remarkable purity
unsurpassed clarity
leitmotifs hearken
aristocrat tastes
floral bisque appliqués
enamel jeweled scenes
in a delicate filigree
ruby red stemware
preciously chased in
the richly laid gilt
of the goldsmith
here in this vibrant
quaint precinct of
Mare Adriaticum
sumptuous products
emerge from ten
centuries given to
most humble industry
products to please
the aesthetical senses
of practical beauty
prized by the world
Murano Glass Blowing
thank you for sharing my poem with your readers
By: Paul F. Lenzi on April 13, 2016
at 12:33 am
most welcome always!!
By: Ron DuBour on April 13, 2016
at 9:05 am