Mona

The famous portrait of Mona Lisa
globally known like Mother Thersa

Her pose so perfect, not a hair out of place, 
a hint of a smile I see on her face

A touch of cleavage painted for view,
as if she’s been painted to draw me to you

White porcelain skin, 
fingers strong yet thin,
a busty women not big nor petite
Her arms lay cross on the arm of her seat

Da Vinci’s chose of a model 
questionable so bland 
drew global attention to far away lands

Her wardrobe so dark, draped to perfection
Each stroke by Da Vinci 
brought out her complexion 

A background of beauty to 
compliment one’s star
Fills holes with color which hide all scars

Sits a model in peace with herself and others
Painted by a painter, a friend perhaps her lover

A portrait of beauty painted deep from within 
An everlasting look from beneath ones skin 

If I close my eyes I see centuries of Mona 
Museums may share but not one will own her

Leonardo shared Mona 
through his talent in a portrait 
Mona Lisa lives on in our hearts 
without forfiet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 1:03 PM
Hello Victoria Adding, this is a popular painting. Worth a lot of money. Have a nice day my friend.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 16, 2019 at 9:48 PM
A wonderful tribute to a lady known instantly by everyone I know in my generation, and probably hundreds of others. Amazing when you realize this lady's age! Thank you for this one.
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