Morons
At the auction house, I wandered
Through the rooms where, on display,
Were the artworks to be sold to those
Who can afford to pay.
One that made me laugh by Banksy,
Whose identity’s unknown,
Was a screen print titled “Morons,”
Which somebody soon will own.
It depicts a fancy auction,
Based on one that sold Van Gogh,
But instead of flowers in a frame,
A message lets us know:
“I can’t believe you morons
Really pay to buy this s*%#.”
(For rhythm’s sake, I’ve altered it,
But just a little bit.)
It will likely sell for millions;
The collectors all can thank
Banksy for his humor, as he laughs
The whole way to the bank.
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