Mona Lisa An Ekphrasis

Wistfully I sit,demure &pale
sorrow etched upon my brow.
Will my tomorrows echo
the sadness of my now...
Will the world come
to know my tale?

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Merryman Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 3:13 PM
Well done, Brian! As I read your words, I can see the painting in my mind.
Strand Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 4:31 PM
Thank you Kim,the higest accolade when an ekphrasis afhieves that result in someone else's minds eye.You are too kind.rgds Brian
Allison Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 7:23 AM
Beautifully penned Ekphrasis - I wrote about the Mona Lisa for a recent contest - an inspirational image:-) hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 3:07 PM
http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/mona_lisas_smile_787869 this is the poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Strand Avatar
June 14, 2016 at 2:29 PM
The enigma still facinates Jan, what was the name of your poem?rgds Brian
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