Mon Amour, Florencia

My Love, my Dushi, mi Amor, mon Amour,

The Louvre and Eiffel Tower, Regina’s view.

Kings and Queens lived and danced in Chataeu Versailles,

Hemingway and Chanel’s past showed us why.

 

Brunch at the Ritz, Paris to Italy,

The love for Simonetta by Botticelli.

Guarded in church near Hotel St Regis,

Medici, Fluer de Lis ring - prestigious.

 

Train to Venice, Danieli on Grand Canal,

Walking, shopping the streets with my best pal.

A sign, Mass at Basilica San Marco at eight,

Dad’s ten year, All Souls Day, it was fate.

 

My Love, my Dushi, mi Amor, mon Amour,

Serendipity, Maktub - I love you!

 

 Richard C. Welch, Jr.  

11/11/2019