Queen of Adriatic

Labyrinth of narrow walkways,
Laced with ponte, palazzo and piazza;
It's gondolas and gondolier,
Rowing on snaking canals.

Glasses and marbles
And fanciful carnival masks;
The city where I attended my first concert,
Experienced Schultz and Bach.

O dear Venezia,
I can't help but remember
Your baroque, gothic and renaissance glory,
Even though 10 years have passed.