John Gondolf Poet Rhyme

A Modern Mona Lisa

Leonardo’s Mona Lisa has nothing on you 
with her familiar face we’ve seen for years;
but your young beauty that’s so fresh and new,
leaves men around you seeking new frontiers.

Your olive smooth complexion soft and fair;
that lovely smile with tender moist pink lips.
Your chestnut eyes and silky auburn hair
leaves men around you trying to get grips.

And yet your mirror tells you looks are bland;
you’ve always lived your life in simple style 
while those who know you ever longing still, and
dreaming of your Mona Lisa smile.


October 28, 2018
Poem of the Day - October 29, 2018

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Darlene De Beaulieu November 7, 2018 at 9:01 PM Hello John, yes the Mona Lisa is still popular,she has that special smile that everyone loves. Have a nice evening my friend. John Gondolf November 7, 2018 at 9:25 PM Thank you, Darlene, I appreciate it. Wishing you a wonderful evening as well. John

Connie Marcum Wong October 31, 2018 at 5:18 AM Superb John. Congratulations on having it honored for POTD! : ) Have a great Halloween too! John Gondolf October 31, 2018 at 6:15 AM Thank you, Connie, I appreciate you. Happy Halloween to you as well, beware of the ghosts and goblins. John

Andrea Dietrich October 30, 2018 at 9:49 PM Sounds like someone with both inner beauty as well as outer. Lovely! John Gondolf October 30, 2018 at 9:56 PM Thank you, Andrea, yes a beautiful person indeed. John

Carolyn Devonshire October 30, 2018 at 7:48 PM She sounds beautiful, John. Mirrors DO lie sometimes, don't they? Have a Happy Halloween! Enjoyed very much, Carolyn John Gondolf October 30, 2018 at 8:40 PM Thank you, Carolyn, happy Halloween to you as well, beware of the ghosts and goblins. John

Ralph Sergi October 30, 2018 at 5:28 PM Well done, John! I definitely remember women as this! John Gondolf October 30, 2018 at 5:36 PM Thank you, Ralph, they are all around if we take time to see their beauty. All the best. John

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 30, 2018 at 8:55 AM Fabulous! Congratulations on POTD :) xomo John Gondolf October 30, 2018 at 10:38 AM Thank you so much, Maureen.

Vijay Pandit October 30, 2018 at 6:01 AM Back with congrats Richard, on poem of the day.

Lin Lane October 30, 2018 at 5:42 AM John, Humility is a quality that has great beauty, and when enhanced by a smile, it becomes something very special. La Gioconda and da Vinci would be proud of your verses. John Gondolf October 30, 2018 at 6:15 AM Thank you so much, Lin, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I agree physical beauty is so much more beautiful when combined with humility. Joun

Robert Lindley October 30, 2018 at 5:39 AM Love it my friend! Huge congratulations on a well deserved POTD honor. A fav.... John Gondolf October 30, 2018 at 6:06 AM Thanks, Robert, I appreciate it and thank for the fav. John

Vladislav Raven October 30, 2018 at 4:26 AM Hi John, dropping by with my congratulations on this much deserved Poem Of The Day with this wonderful write....Mike. John Gondolf October 30, 2018 at 4:39 AM Thanks, Mike, I appreciate it. John

Arthur Vaso October 30, 2018 at 4:25 AM If I had a choice, I#d hang this poem beside The Mona Lisa painting! John Gondolf October 30, 2018 at 4:37 AM Thanks, Arthur, I really appreciate that wonderful comment. All the best. John

Gordon Mcconnell October 30, 2018 at 3:58 AM Such a lovely piece John deserving the POTD, Congrats! Such great imagery and lovely rhyme, Blessings, Gordon John Gondolf October 30, 2018 at 4:21 AM Thank you, Gordon, I appreciate your comments. John

John Hamilton October 29, 2018 at 6:53 PM Beautiful write John congrats on a well deserved POTD. Could you please check out My heart has found a home, I added the music and vocals, I would love your feedback! John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 8:48 PM Thanks, John, I appreciate it. John

Kim Rodrigues October 29, 2018 at 4:48 PM Congratulation on POTD! John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 4:55 PM Thank you so much, Kim, I appreciate you! JOhn

Joseph May October 29, 2018 at 12:46 PM Wonderful write John..Congrats on POTD.. John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 1:03 PM Thanks, Joseph, I appreciate it. John

Susan Ashley October 29, 2018 at 11:44 AM Your verses are simply stunning, John. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 12:00 PM Thank you so much, Susan, I always appreciate your thoughts my friend. All the best. John

Chris Green October 29, 2018 at 11:22 AM This was fantastic John. I loved everything about this. Congrats on POTD. John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 11:43 AM Thanks, Chris, I appreciate it. John

Quoth Theraven October 29, 2018 at 10:09 AM John, You paint quite well yourself, in verse. I think Nat King Cole would approve too. -Richard John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 10:32 AM Thanks, Richard, I appreciate it, and thanks for reminding me of Nat King Cole's song, I haven't heard it in ages, a great song. John

Charlie Smith October 29, 2018 at 9:57 AM As lovely as a smile, congratulations John... John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 10:20 AM Thank you, Charlie.

Alexis Y. October 29, 2018 at 7:52 AM Hi John, I't's great to see this "beauty" chosen as the poem of the day. Congratulations my friend:-) Alexis John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 10:20 AM Thank you so much, Alexis, I appreciate you. John

Besma Riabi Dziri October 29, 2018 at 7:25 AM We all aspire to have that dimension of something new, different, unique and outshining! Your work of beauty, your "Modern Mona Lisa" is within this tune of uniqueness and wonder! Congratulations on your POTD John, a well earned honour and recognition. A great pleasure to read. My deepest regards. John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 9:16 AM Besma, thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole October 29, 2018 at 7:03 AM Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. Your thoughts bring a smile. :) Brandy John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 7:42 AM Thank you so much, Brandy. I appreciate all your support. John

Winged Warrior October 29, 2018 at 6:55 AM You paint a great verse, my friend...Congrats!!! on your POTD! John...love & light...^WW^ John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 7:31 AM Thanks so much, WW, I appreciate it my friend...peace & light... John

Vijay Pandit October 29, 2018 at 6:36 AM Congrats John, on poem of the day..enjoyed reading your poem. John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 7:01 AM Thank you, Vijay, I appreciate it. John

Charles Messina October 29, 2018 at 5:03 AM If only we knew what we really look like through the eyes of another. Most of us don't. There is nothing more beautiful than a woman of beauty when their innocent smile flourishes, it is the one's that think they are goddesses that can take that sheer beauty and destroy all that was god given to them. Great write, John. Congrats on your POTD...Charlie John Gondolf October 29, 2018 at 6:47 AM Thank you, Charlie, I appreciate your thoughts. There is so much truth to what you say. Beauty is not only appearance but what comes from within as well. John

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