Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

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!

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Wayland Bunch March 29, 2013 at 5:24 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. Jack Ellison March 29, 2013 at 8:02 PM I'll keep writing this silly nonsense if you'll keep reading 'em... deal? Cheers, your friend Jack

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

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

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

Russell Sivey March 29, 2013 at 6:11 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!! Jack Ellison March 29, 2013 at 6:16 AM Whatta strange mind this old geezer has eh? LOL Thanks my good friend!