Raul Moreno Poet Ekphrasis

The Mona Lisa

An enigmatic smile,
Divides two distinctive landscapes.
A life-like pose captivates,
The viewers complete attention.

Draped in Florentine fashion,
With a fascinating alluring gaze.
Mysterious brushstrokes entrap,
The somber...glossy secrets of yore.


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The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci 
For Brian’s ‘PICTURE THIS’ contest

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Andrew Crisci June 11, 2010 at 11:30 AM Congratulations on your amazing win, Raul. You have brought to life this magnificent painting with your captivating words! Enjoy this new honor and glory! Thanks for your kind comments. Admirigly, Andrew.

Debbie Guzzi June 9, 2010 at 1:44 PM soft smile

Carol Sunshine Brown June 9, 2010 at 6:30 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Picture This" contest Raul. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich June 8, 2010 at 8:57 PM Hey congratulations, Raul! way to go. Luv, andrea

Iolanda Scripca June 7, 2010 at 12:55 PM Well composed Ekphrasis here, dear Raul. Congratulations on your win. Iolanda

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 7, 2010 at 12:32 PM Congrats Raul on your HM in Brian's contest with this wonderful write on the Mona Lisa.. a perfect depiction too.. thankxxx for your great new contest on Tupac . another fav of mine too.. awesome and good luck.. with luv.. Linda-Marie..

June 7, 2010 at 11:38 AM What a creative perspective in this poem. Gives the reader something to reflect on. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Brian's contest. Keep up the good writing. Wishing you ongoing success. Karen

C.C Bloomsfield June 3, 2010 at 12:29 PM You left wise and returned wiser. I'm always fascinated by the Monalisa',She carries such enigma,mystery!Excellent masterpiece.C elene.

Jared Pickett June 3, 2010 at 11:08 AM Good work my friend....:JP]

Brian Strand June 3, 2010 at 9:03 AM Thank you for supporting my contest.Rgds Brian

Carrie Richards June 2, 2010 at 3:12 PM Ahh...so glad to see you back, Raul! And with a winning poem....this is wonderful depiction, and only you can capture so much in so few words! Well done! ~ Carrie

Sara Kendrick June 2, 2010 at 2:45 PM Good luck in the contest...Reads like a winner..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara

Barbara Gorelick June 2, 2010 at 2:30 PM Darn it..you win..lol..It surely is a fascinating pic.." Mysterious brushstrokes" is awesome. BG