When Alone, Love a Stone

I have to admit, I was perusing Broken Wings page and saw what she had written for a contest about Michelangelo  vs  De Vinci. I was taken by the photos she posted, and inspired to write this ditty. Thank you for reading




David looking insecure 
He stands there, cast in stone
At that Chantress Mona Lisa,
On the canvass all alone

He wishes he was like her
Formed by brush in ash and oil
Labored on with timeless sweat
And nights of endless toil

He sees the color of her hair
And dreams, it were his own
The richness of each brush stroke
Blended hues with softer tones

She sees him standing there
Silky white, white as bone
His muscles shapely tight
With a stare, as still as stone

His coldness, lack of color
Does not make Her turn in fear
But kindles a desire,
To have cool white marble near 

She likes the man she sees
Young and strong, there's no denial
With one muscle under cut
It's no wonder that she smiles
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 7/25/2016 6:27:00 AM
Hello Jerry, I really like this one. A fascinating interpretation of the photos (as you mention above). And the power and contrast of your imagery throughout this Rhyme is most excellent. Great Work, Sir!! SEVEN/FAV!! Cheers and Best, Gary
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Date: 7/18/2016 2:11:00 PM
Sweet and simple : ) Loved it, Jerry. Sharon : ) Made me smile.
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Date: 7/10/2016 1:52:00 PM
Nice poem, Nice to see you back.
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