Tammy Reams Poet Lyric

Gathering Dust

In a well guarded place for two hundred and eighteen years
hangs a painting that is rare and revere but so well persevered 

The work is oil on white Lombardy poplar panel
when years ago a candle would show her glow and enigmatic pose

A mysterious smile that will make you sit and stare for awhile
having the most writings and songs about her 
in the Louvre of Paris she is their heiress

No matter her age or where she may hang
over the years at times she has gathered dust

The Mona Lisa is still the worlds most mysterious 
a creation of Da Vinci's innermost piece.

T Reams     5th place

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Jan Allison March 24, 2015 at 3:01 PM dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs jan xx Tammy Reams March 24, 2015 at 4:25 PM Thank you Jan for the comment.

Rob Carmack March 24, 2015 at 1:14 AM Tammy, congrats and thanks for entering my contest. Tammy Reams March 24, 2015 at 8:26 AM Thank you Rob!

Constance La France March 12, 2015 at 9:13 AM Tammy, I love this poem, so many paintings gather dust in museums, only a portion is actually on display, I get a lot of inspiration when I visit the art gallery in my city, well done . . . Tammy Reams March 12, 2015 at 9:27 AM Thank you Broken Wings. My dream one day is to visit the Great Louvre in Paris but I have a fear of flying. It would be great to see the art and write a poem about each one that would be my favorite.

Scott Thirtyseven March 11, 2015 at 7:32 AM I had nothing for that competition. Well done on coming up with such a great piece, may it go well. Tammy Reams March 11, 2015 at 9:59 AM Thank you very much for the nice comment! I feel no matter the worth of something it will always gather dust. Again thank you!

Rhonda Williams February 24, 2015 at 10:49 PM Gotta love that Mona Lisa smile :) Tammy Reams February 25, 2015 at 8:01 AM Thank you for your comment Rhonda. I agree her smile is what makes her unique.

Jan Allison February 24, 2015 at 8:02 PM Beautifully penned Tammy - yet another unique take on the theme - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx Tammy Reams February 25, 2015 at 7:58 AM Thank you Jan. Hugs back to you.