Monalisa

Monalisa

A Poem by Li

She is strong, not afraid to act, not afraid to speak
She is also helpless at times, sensitive and weak
She is polite and elegant, for the most part
But believe them when they tell you she is rude and not lady like
Don't mistake her forgiveness for her gullibility, 
she knows what's up, don't undermine her ability.
Don't be surprised to see her ignore you,
you probably asked for it
She is smart and wicked,
she took three steps ahead of you when you thought you had it.
Oh she's innocent as a child and vicious as a snake,
you can count on her to act accordingly,
she is one but so many things.
I guess she's a mystery to you, incomprehensible,
but for those who know her well,
that's just her, it's who she is.

© 2021 Li


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What a wonderful piece! Humans are such complex beings and sometimes we get so caught up trying to dissect the intentions of others that we lose track of the idea that we are one and the same, a mass of troubling and conflicting emotions and characteristics that press together and create walking masterpieces. We can be kind and thoughtful, cunning and brave... We can be all sorts of complicated and that's what makes us gorgeous. Embracing our inner Mona Lisa is the best we can do for our own sakes.

I particularly enjoyed the line "Don't be surprised to see her ignore you, / You probably asked for it."

Keep it up, Li!

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Li

3 Years Ago

Yes, exactly. People's behaviour or personality are not as predictable as we'd like to think. Like y.. read more



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This is brilliant writing & thinking! Wow! I was totally carried away. I started out "grounded" as if this poem were going to be your average run-of-the-mill carry-off from some well-known piece of art, something we writers do all the time when we can't think of a thing to write about. It felt like you were actually interpreting this art at first, but this poem gradually took off like an airplane zooming down the runway & finally leaving earth completely. About halfway thru, this poem departed old boring Mona baby. This became a whole other magic carpet ride. The caricature you created of this topsy-turvy good-girl-bad-girl mischievous irresistible vamp is pure artistic talent like one rarely sees here at the cafe. This is top notch imagination meeting top-notch word-crafting (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 3 Years Ago


Li

3 Years Ago

I am so glad you enjoyed it. We tend to want to people in a box, and I wanted to convey in a sassy w.. read more
What a wonderful piece! Humans are such complex beings and sometimes we get so caught up trying to dissect the intentions of others that we lose track of the idea that we are one and the same, a mass of troubling and conflicting emotions and characteristics that press together and create walking masterpieces. We can be kind and thoughtful, cunning and brave... We can be all sorts of complicated and that's what makes us gorgeous. Embracing our inner Mona Lisa is the best we can do for our own sakes.

I particularly enjoyed the line "Don't be surprised to see her ignore you, / You probably asked for it."

Keep it up, Li!

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Li

3 Years Ago

Yes, exactly. People's behaviour or personality are not as predictable as we'd like to think. Like y.. read more
The poet uses the famous painting as a metaphor for women, or maybe for one particular woman. It is a warning to the aggressive to not take her lightly, because behind that coy smile is a mind and will of steel.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Li

4 Years Ago

Thanks a lot for your insightful comment John!🙏🙏
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DAH
Lots of info here about a stranger, elusive, mysterious, not easily accessible,
does anyone know her, I mean really know her?

DAH

Posted 4 Years Ago


Li

4 Years Ago

She will forever be a mystery to most DAH....lol
DAH

4 Years Ago

agreed! ....
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Vin
Need to know more about her.


LOVE

Posted 4 Years Ago


Li

4 Years Ago

Like what? But you know the essence of it is that people can misunderstand others' intentions and ac.. read more
Beautifully written, Li.
I like the composition of this piece.
It entails many things; from the point of natural to that supernatural ability of the protagonist. I don't know much about Monalisa, but I know that Dan Vinci would have had his reason for drawing her picture.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Li

4 Years Ago

Yes, a woman has a lot going on than she lets on!! Thanks for the comment Kay!!
Kay Salisu Titilola

4 Years Ago

You are welcome, Li.
so much hidden behind a smile. Nice write Li

Posted 4 Years Ago


Li

4 Years Ago

Thanks a lot Anne!!
she took three steps ahead of you when you thought you had it.
Oh she's innocent as a child and vicious as a snake,

I REALLY love this part, this is so very creative and so well written

Posted 4 Years Ago


Li

4 Years Ago

Thanks so much for your wonderful comment kesch!
Kesch (Finding Julia)

4 Years Ago

not a problem....
Wow, this is deep and so very well written

Posted 4 Years Ago


Li

4 Years Ago

Thanks a lot Silent K!!

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Added on September 9, 2019
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