Beryl Edmonds Poet Ekphrasis

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See Her See Me In Artistry

See her See me in Artistry
A portrait reveals one’s secrets age-old
Eyes tell a story without being told.Quote - poets own.
I look into her eyes and find myself
Feel all the hurts that I have ever felt
A grown woman and beauteous she is
Her refinement captured by the artist.

A little wry smile, a glint in her eyes
What observer could not be mesmerised
Sitting elegantly, posture demure
With the charm of mysterious allure.

I recall myself when I was a child
Unable to run free, forlorn, fragile
Time passes, we progress and learn to love
Counting our many blessings from above.

A magnificent creation of art
Captivating viewers hearts from the start 
Sung and written of often down the years
Reducing many to weep silent tears.

Mona Lisa, I am her, she is me
Painting by Leonardo da Vinci.
9th November 2021

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Paula Goldsmith November 30, 2021 at 7:36 AM Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful story/write. Love your great ending. Have a blessed day with your win............... Beryl Edmonds November 30, 2021 at 8:43 AM Thank you very much Paula. Blessings, Belle

Beata Agustin November 25, 2021 at 3:55 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me thank the Lord for enabling you to inspire others through your writing talent. God bless you. Beryl Edmonds November 28, 2021 at 5:09 AM So nice of you Beata especially as it’s Thanksgiving Day today… Thank you, Belle

Jan Allison November 23, 2021 at 6:51 AM What a wonderful interpretation of the contest theme you certainly put yourself in the picutre, The painting certainly is alluring but smaller than I expected, hugs jan xx Beryl Edmonds November 28, 2021 at 5:07 AM Thank you Jan :-) Hugs, Belle xx

Mystic Rose Rose November 22, 2021 at 12:02 PM It is so easy to superimpose ourselves in her smile, all we need is to remember when we first smiled from the heart, nice penmanship dear poet, congrats Beryl Edmonds November 22, 2021 at 2:11 PM Thank you Mystic Rose, smiles say so much whether one’s happy or sad, a smile can light up a room or speak of one’s sorrow and gloom… Belle

Christuraj Alex November 22, 2021 at 8:34 AM Great Imagination and wonderful painting. Congratulations! Beryl Edmonds November 22, 2021 at 8:53 AM Thank you very much Christuraj…. Belle

Lindsay Laurie November 17, 2021 at 10:05 PM Hello Belle ... Mona Lisa has inspired many to write after witnessing her portrait. She is a magnificent inspiration - another fine verse Belle - Lindsay Beryl Edmonds November 22, 2021 at 8:52 AM Hi Lindsay, the Mona Lisa portrait is certainly inspirational, who knows what her eyes portray, or her thoughts as she posed that way. Thank you… Belle

Jennifer Proxenos November 12, 2021 at 5:27 AM So well penned dear friend, there is definite story she wishes to express in those piercing beautiful eyes your entry to this contest is very clever and I foresee a win here, best of luck Belle, not that you need it! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Beryl Edmonds November 12, 2021 at 7:56 PM Thank you so much Jennifer dear friend, I see something in Mona Lisa’s eyes that tells a story, whatever the story is will always be a mystery. Blessings and hugs sent back you you… Belle

Silpika Kalita November 12, 2021 at 4:39 AM Till now, whatever have seen about aesthetic sentimental depiction of an art, this one will stand as a timeless classic! Not to hyperbole, it's sublime! Hats off! Hugs Beryl Edmonds November 12, 2021 at 7:14 PM Thank you Silpika, a delightful review and a new word on me too, had to look up hyperbole and now understand the meaning. Hugs, Belle

Sotto Poet November 10, 2021 at 3:38 PM Excellent writing, twisted in a novel manner and ideally suited to the contest theme. Belle, you have persuaded me that you really are the artwork. Beryl Edmonds November 12, 2021 at 7:01 PM Hi Lasaad, the painting of Mona Lisa brings back memories from my childhood past, though she’s a grown woman It’s the hurt I see in her eyes that bring hurtful sorrows back, I’m not her but I see me in the picture. Thank you… Belle

Anitha Jayasankar November 10, 2021 at 10:08 AM Aw, just awesome Belle...I just loved your take in the contest apt for the theme...you rose well for the challenge..."You are Mona Lisa"....well done...Best wishes and hugs...~ Ani Beryl Edmonds November 12, 2021 at 6:46 PM Thank you so much Anitha, truly appreciated… Belle

Regina Mcintosh November 10, 2021 at 8:03 AM Beautifully done. An original! God bless you. Love, Gina Beryl Edmonds November 10, 2021 at 9:52 AM Thank you so much Gina. God bless you too… Belle

Vijay Pandit November 10, 2021 at 5:54 AM Phenomenal write, spun creatively--very apt for the contest theme. You convinced me, Belle, you are the painting. Beryl Edmonds November 10, 2021 at 6:07 AM Ha I wish, the only resemblance is in the emotion of the portrait, but let’s pretend. Thank you Vijay very much… Belle

Gershon Wolf November 9, 2021 at 8:14 PM Mona Lisa and George Washington -- always felt their smiles were similar. Poor George, though. Only worth a buck. lol... btw, Have you ever heard/seen Nat King Cole sing 'Mona Lisa?' There's a video of him crooning the song, wearing a 'baby-blue' suit. I highly recommend it if you've never seen it. It's about 2 minutes, is all. Happiness and Joy, Gershon Beryl Edmonds November 9, 2021 at 8:26 PM I have heard Mona Lisa sung by Nat King Cole, love it and listen to it over and over again, saw him in his baby-blue suit too. Thank you Gershon, happiness and joy in return… Belle

Victor Buhagiar November 9, 2021 at 12:05 PM Who said Leonardo is not versatile? You make a great Mona Lisa. Beryl Edmonds November 9, 2021 at 3:39 PM Ah, thank you so much Victor, your words truly mean a lot. Hugs and blessings… Belle

Rico Leffanta November 9, 2021 at 10:43 AM Enjoyed, but must admit to being very disappointed when I saw Mona Lisa, as there were many paintings in the Louvre, I thought were better, including one of a woman praying before candles in a church. I called a guard because I thought water had dripped onto the canvas, but was assured it was a painted tear . . . .. Rico Leffanta November 10, 2021 at 6:03 PM Not at all disappointed in your write, just the painting did not meet my expectations! Aloha! Beryl Edmonds November 9, 2021 at 11:06 AM Rico, I’m pleased you enjoyed the read, but sorry you were disappointed that I chose to write about the Mona Lisa painting. That must have been a convincing tear on the painting you mentioned, your concern would have been appreciated I’m sure. Thank you… Belle

Tom Cunningham November 9, 2021 at 8:40 AM You rose well to the challenge Belle, great interpretation of the contest theme. Hope your week is off to a good start. Tom Beryl Edmonds November 9, 2021 at 9:08 AM Thank you Tom. Having good days of the week so far, hope it’s the same for you too… Belle