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She is another man's property
Forbidden perhaps to pose for such an artist
A mirage of a slow smile on her face
Some see smirk somber sliver sly seduction
Sandy shadows personify her presence
Did you see in her encore eyes
Dreams deferred decorated delivered
In a decidedly departed deja vu?
Hidden in brave denial
The remainder of her doting smile
Traced enhanced romanced by his hands
Attentive artistry of bleak bronze hues
Captures light behind enchanting eyes
Maybe she carries a child
Painting in her womb by her lovers brush
Swelling hearts baptizing minds
As the only work of art she will treasure
For it is so very personal
Love lights Mona Lisa's darkest daze
Painted passion lives in an impression
A hint of a smile
Least the secret be told too loud.


*This poem is about the Mona Lisa painting.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 7/26/2025 9:17:00 AM
Dear Karen, it's a joy to share the podium with you and to be brought back to revisit and reread this amazing poem once again. Your great imagery resonates within my heart and imagination with vivid appeal. Congratulations for your success in Rob's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Karen Jones
Date: 7/26/2025 1:45:00 PM
You’re so kind thanks Susan!
Date: 7/25/2025 12:20:00 PM
So probing and written with the elegance of the artist's brush, Karen. Congratulations on your win! This is very special. Blessings of warm summer joy to you!
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Karen Jones
Date: 7/25/2025 4:52:00 PM
Thank you for reading and your support Sam!
Date: 7/25/2025 6:09:00 AM
Your vibrant, evocative poetry is so beautifully crafted, and I am enchanted by the way you use words. Congratulations on your placement.
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Karen Jones
Date: 7/25/2025 7:52:00 AM
Dearest Sotto a word from you lifts my hopes of growing as a poet! Your comment means so much because of the talent you are! Thanks!
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Karen Jones
Date: 7/25/2025 7:49:00 AM
Dearest Sotto a word from you lifts my hopes of growing as a poet! Your comment means so much because of the talent you are! Thanks!
Date: 7/25/2025 6:04:00 AM
Love what you did here. Especially "Swelling hearts baptizing minds".
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Karen Jones
Date: 7/25/2025 7:48:00 AM
You are kind Rob and I appreciate it
Date: 7/25/2025 5:57:00 AM
So well expressed. Congratulations on your placement.
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Karen Jones
Date: 7/25/2025 7:47:00 AM
Thanks so much Richard!
Date: 4/24/2024 12:16:00 PM
Dear Karen, I adore your poetic style and enchanting creative interplay of words in your rich, expressive verse. I especially loved "Hidden in brave denial/The remainder of her doting smile" - nice little bit of assonance there. Your imageries are inventive and alluring "Maybe she carries a child/ Painting in her womb by her lovers brush" - wow! Your finale is superb as you bring to life Mona Lisa's somber yet beautiful persona. Congratulations for your win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Karen Jones
Date: 4/24/2024 12:50:00 PM
Those kind words you commented warm my heart! I am so touched Susan! Thanks so much!
Date: 2/28/2024 11:14:00 AM
read it, got twisted up in it, wow, we may have an artist here/hear ;)
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/28/2024 12:51:00 PM
Thanks James
Date: 2/10/2024 2:03:00 PM
Dear Karen, many congratulations on your high placed win in the contest. This is so well written with lots of depth and wonderful use of alliteration. ‘Traced enhanced romanced by his hands’’ attentive artistry of bleak bronze hues’. You’ve really captured so much here and brought one of the most famous paintings if not most famous, to life with your skilled words and poetic observations. Well done! Keep inspiring, hugs to you xx
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/10/2024 5:25:00 PM
You are too kind! Thanks you Christina for your warm words!
Date: 2/10/2024 5:38:00 AM
Ah what a gorgeous poem this is dear karen! I love the alliterations descriptive nature and metaphors woven in such artistic eloquence that left me captivated in awe of what youv delivered! Clever writ! Well deserved win! Congratulations
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/10/2024 8:03:00 AM
Thanks Inky I was really surprised as so many great poems entered!
Date: 11/6/2021 1:01:00 PM
An amazing poem- thank you -you made Mona Lisa's personality and life seem so real for me!
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Date: 11/6/2021 1:15:00 PM
What a wonderful compliment Linda! Thanks for brightening my day!
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