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Moaning Lisa

You'd never know this masterpiece
By Leonardo da Vinci
Was painted while Moaning Lisa
 Had cramps in her lower vicinity

Muffling her moans while she sat there
Knowing what fame lay ahead
Knew she'd become most recognized
Centuries after she was dead

You really can't see the porta-potty
But trust me I know it's there
Actually had these devices back then
Build right into each chair

My job on P-Soup has forever been
To basically tickle your fancy
Not really sure I know where that is
Guessing it can be a bit chancy

Next time you view this famous painting
Think of Moaning Lisa's chagrin
With such an angelic look on her face
Never guess the discomfort she was in!


© Jack Ellison 2013

Apologies to Leonardo!

Copyright © Jack Ellison | Year Posted 2013

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Wayland Bunch Date: 3/29/2013 5:24:00 PM Haven't been on to see your work in a while and saw the title and had to read this. Of course I was not dissappointed. Certain parts of the material may be "chancy" but you passed it through so far. Very clever my friend. Great work. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 3/29/2013 8:02:00 PM I'll keep writing this silly nonsense if you'll keep reading 'em... deal? Cheers, your friend Jack

Toquyen Harrell Date: 3/29/2013 4:03:00 PM Ha, did you read it somewhere? Did she really have cramps? Lol, too funny, Jack. Enjoyed. You can write about anything :) Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 3/29/2013 8:00:00 PM Can't be certain but methinks it's a true story!!! :) Thanks dear Toquyen xoxoxox

Donna Jones Date: 3/29/2013 11:56:00 AM I've always suspected it wasn't a happy smile! Thanks for filling me in... Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 3/29/2013 7:59:00 PM If you have any questions, just ask me! I'm a wealth of wacky information! LOL Happy Easter dear Donna! xoxoxox

Carol Eastman Date: 3/29/2013 11:35:00 AM I'll never look at that painting in the same way again!... LOL Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 3/29/2013 7:57:00 PM LOL Now you know the rest of the story, as some old guy used to say! Big loving hugs xoxoxox

Russell Sivey Date: 3/29/2013 6:11:00 AM Ha Ha, LOL, this is too funny my friend! I really loved how you said she had cramps and that is how she had that weird looking grin on her face! How hilarious! I don't think you need to apologize to Leonardo because you never know what the situation truly was! What a brilliant piece here Jack, Great Work!! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 3/29/2013 6:16:00 AM Whatta strange mind this old geezer has eh? LOL Thanks my good friend!