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ready to emerge
from the morning mist
the hissing of a steamed-up espresso maker,
the comforting noise
of a spoon laid on a saucer,
stimulating olfactory senses
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of Java addicts around San Marco,
savouring that first sip of black gold
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Images and Text © by Merisi
First posted March 2011
Do you have the name of the paper shop referred to in the sign?
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in Venice last October, I "discovered" this store. I highly recommend it, if you are interested in handmade paper, marbled paper or handmade books.
I love the poetry on your comment form - on a side-note :)
ReplyDeleteAnd these photos are amazing, dreamy! I was sort of feeling sorry for you when you mentioned your long train journey ahead, but now I don't ! Serves you right, going to Venice ;) Have a great trip!!
Traitor!
ReplyDeleteHow can you even think of it?
I guess one can become bored with Vienna...too much of a good thing?
I immediately recognised the spires of San Marco. Would love to be sipping a coffee in that wonderful square.
ReplyDeleteYou make me wish for the taste of a rich delicious cup of coffee today.
ReplyDeleteToday we had breakfast in a local coffee shop.
Coffee....not so good!
My mouth was so ready, what a disappointment.
Beautiful blues ... oh I miss Venice.
ReplyDeleteyou made me dream... :)
ReplyDeleteI am not a coffee drinker, but when I go to Vienna, I think I will become one. ;-)
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