Lisa's Love Jones

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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Dietrich Avatar
September 17, 2026 at 12:38 AM
This is a really cool take on Mona Lisa. You thought outside the box and came up with a fascinating description of that iconic painting
Jones Avatar
September 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM
I appreciate you reading it Andrea. I’m in a block not really writing anything these days. 👀
Anaya Avatar
August 29, 2026 at 8:53 AM
So many truths of coloring the beautiful protagonist (Mona Lisa) woozy, your details are impeccable, dear poetess. Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐
Jones Avatar
August 29, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Thank you Anaya! You are kind! 😊
Buhagiar Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 5:05 AM
An amazing poem worthy of the high placement it got.❤️
Jones Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Thank you Victor you are kind. 🥹
Ashley Avatar
July 26, 2025 at 9:17 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
Jones Avatar
July 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
You’re so kind thanks Susan!
Kauffman Avatar
July 25, 2025 at 12:20 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!
Jones Avatar
July 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Thank you for reading and your support Sam!
Poet Avatar
July 25, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Your vibrant, evocative poetry is so beautifully crafted, and I am enchanted by the way you use words. Congratulations on your placement.
Jones Avatar
July 25, 2025 at 7:49 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!
Carmack Avatar
July 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Love what you did here. Especially "Swelling hearts baptizing minds".
Jones Avatar
July 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
You are kind Rob and I appreciate it
Lamoureux Avatar
July 25, 2025 at 5:57 AM
So well expressed. Congratulations on your placement.
Jones Avatar
July 25, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Thanks so much Richard!
Ashley Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 12:16 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
Jones Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Those kind words you commented warm my heart! I am so touched Susan! Thanks so much!
Peranteau Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 11:14 AM
read it, got twisted up in it, wow, we may have an artist here/hear ;)
Jones Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Thanks James
Bowring Avatar
February 10, 2024 at 2:03 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
Jones Avatar
February 10, 2024 at 5:25 PM
You are too kind! Thanks you Christina for your warm words!
Empress Avatar
February 10, 2024 at 5:38 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
Jones Avatar
February 10, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Thanks Inky I was really surprised as so many great poems entered!
Darnall Avatar
November 6, 2021 at 1:01 PM
An amazing poem- thank you -you made Mona Lisa's personality and life seem so real for me!
Jones Avatar
November 6, 2021 at 1:15 PM
What a wonderful compliment Linda! Thanks for brightening my day!
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