Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A VENETIAN SUNSET: BEFORE A CHANGE (RETURNING FROM TORCELLO), by WILLIAM SHARP Poet's Biography First Line: In violet hues each dome and spire Last Line: Fan-like, from venice to the skies. Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona Subject(s): Evening; Sea; Venice, Italy; Sunset; Twilight; Ocean | ||||||||
In violet hues each dome and spire Stands outlined against flawless rose; O'er this a carmine ocean flows Streak'd with pure gold and amber fire; And through the sea of sundown mist Float isles of melted amethyst: Storm-portents, saffron streamers rise; Fan-like, from Venice to the skies. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HALL OF OCEAN LIFE by JOHN HOLLANDER JULY FOURTH BY THE OCEAN by ROBINSON JEFFERS BOATS IN A FOG by ROBINSON JEFFERS CONTINENT'S END by ROBINSON JEFFERS |
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