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Moaning Lisa

I wish he wouldn’t wink at me like that!

He told me I must sit here and keep still.

Between his bushy beard and silly hat,

I don’t think there’s a chance I ever will.

 

Old Leo is supposed to be the best,

And said for us he’d paint a masterpiece;

For just a little gold, we’d be impressed,

And want to hang it on the mantelpiece.

 

But sitting on this chair for hours on end

Has left my nether regions feeling numb;

I wonder if da Vinci comprehends,

I’d rather be out shopping with my mum.

 

At this rate it could be my epitaph:

This one’s of Lisa, trying not to laugh.

◄ A Cup Of Franglais

Near-Death Experience ►

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Martin Elder

Mon 12th Nov 2018 08:33

I wonder if Mona Lisa herself would have smiled at this one. I dare say she would have done.

Nice one Trevor

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Sun 11th Nov 2018 15:53

Old master? You're an old master at this type of thing Trev and you've given us another rich canvas to consider. (Poetic or what?!!)

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M.C. Newberry

Sun 11th Nov 2018 15:24

Love this funny "take" on a famous portrait and its creation.
The inspiration could be adapted to other well-known works of art to provide further welcome amusement. I recall a famous coastal scene named
The Boyhood of Raleigh - with an old guy pointing out to sea, watched by a couple of attentive lads - which seems to have potential!
More, please!

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