The Immortal Painting

When he first began that canvas
with gentle brush' strokes,
he was unable to control those swift fingers:
did he realize that he was creating
a masterpiece...that painting
of ordinary woman with such serene eyes?


Was Da Vinci paid for his painting, or was his intent too probable:
to be immortalized as others in an era too rich and indelible?
Did Mona Lisa's attire made her not appear so noble to the Florentine court?
And although he was charmed by her, he only concentrated on his fine portrait!


Even the long-bearded Leonardo in his ingenious and creative mind
couldn't have imagined the viewers' admiring feeling; 
and I look at it in awe envisioning the master's skillful hand
carefully giving it the final touch to complete the immortal painting!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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