Meditation: Magical Venice

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With a deep, open breath,

snuggle up in your bed,

and untether the thoughts 

looming tight in your head.

LONG PAUSE

Feel the soft sheets 

as they kiss your skin.

You sink into their coolness, 

and pull your blanket up again.

LONG PAUSE

Breathe once more, 

deep, long, and slow,

and as you exhale,

let any last thoughts go.

PAUSE

Now imagine a gondola 

on a small waterway.

It’s Venice, you see,

bright and beautiful at midday.

PAUSE

You cast a quick smile

to the gondolier in the back,

wearing the traditional shirt

of white and black.

PAUSE

The gondolier tips his hat

as you continue to cruise.

You marvel at the narrow waterways

you are passing through.

PAUSE

There are houses and businesses

right up to the water’s edge,

all lovely, bright colors–

their beauty’s unmatched.

PAUSE

And the gondola lets you off

at St. Mark’s Square

where a flurry of pigeons

take to the air.

PAUSE

The sun’s warmth 

holds your face in its hands,

as you stand before a palace

ornate and grand. 

PAUSE

And you marvel at the artistry,

intricate designs and lattice,

that adorn the outside 

of this magnificent palace. 

PAUSE

You’re amazed by the wonders 

the palace holds within.

There’s art and a gold ceiling

that makes your head spin.

PAUSE

The art and history

take your breath away.

You wonder what it would have been like

to live back in the day.

PAUSE

And as you leave the palace

and return to the square,

you find a bench to rest

and take in the sights while you’re there.

PAUSE

A little girl with gelato

comes and offers it to you.

You say, “Grazie,” which is “thanks”

as she spills some on her shoe.

PAUSE

She doesn’t seem to mind,

as she dances in the sun.

The gelato may be melting

but you both are having fun.

PAUSE

And her laugh is contagious,

as you giggle at her dance.

You feel the magic of Venice

coming over you at last.

PAUSE

The little girl runs off 

and grabs the hand of her mother.

She smiles and waves at you,

then dances off with her brother.

PAUSE

They pass the bell tower,

standing proud and tall,

before disappearing 

behind a wall.

PAUSE

And you notice that the sun 

is starting to droop.

Night is falling soon,

so it’s time to regroup.

PAUSE

So, you find another gondola

and comfortably settle in,

as it heads toward your home,

you reminisce where you’ve been.

PAUSE

Then, you pause one more minute

to take in all of Venice.

You hear opera floating in the air

and a magic voice wraps you in it.

PAUSE

And the opera fades to quiet,

and the laughter drops off, too.

It’s you and gondolier

paddling through and through.

PAUSE 

And as you paddle toward the stars

You’re grateful you had the chance

to see Venice at its best,

It’s your Italian romance.

PAUSE

And the gondola dissolves,

as the night runs deep,

and you find yourself in bed again,

at peace, and ready for sleep.

Namaste, Beautiful

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