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A Glitter of Gold

Within the brush strokes, an artist finds acclaim As a story on canvas is told But I am drawn to a painting with a gilded frame Mesmerized by its glitter of gold Like others before me I am drawn to her smile But I find the mystery is in her eyes She is a legend, an enigma She's the song her mystery implies She is a poem with infinite muse But I sigh as I say goodbye But she'll flash across my mind Whether in song or in verses deep And she'll smile with the mystery she keeps ---- Painting: Mona Lisa Artist: Leonardo da Vinci 5/5/16

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John Fleming

Date: 6/4/2016 9:30:00 AM

Very nice, Joseph. This is a lovely tribute to an age old enigma: The beautiful smile of the Mona Lisa! My very best, regards. :) john

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/13/2016 2:30:00 AM

Joseph, congratulations on your wonderful win. LINDA

Len Gasun

Date: 5/12/2016 12:33:00 PM

This is such a very wonderful and excellent poem inspired by one of the famous paintings of Leonardo da Vinci, my dear friend Joseph. I love it and thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks a lot for sharing and also for stopping by on my poem. More blessings! love lots and hug, Galeo

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/7/2016 7:45:00 PM

What a beautiful write, you have intertwined poetry and painting, two of my favorite subjects!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/6/2016 7:36:00 PM

lovely tribute to the beautiful Mona Lisa, Joseph!

Joseph May
Date: 5/6/2016 10:13:00 PM

Thank you Andrea

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/6/2016 1:19:00 PM

This is beautifully written Joseph. It took me hours to find this painting, I should have just followed the crowd. Who knows why she draws such attention, but I think it is her mystery as you have so eloquently written in your lovely poem. I hope to see this a top winner Joseph. I loved it! #7 ;)

Joseph May
Date: 5/6/2016 2:40:00 PM

Thank you so much Connie, she is so well known no picture is needed....hugs