“A child could do better,” I said.
“So why does this shyster have cred?”
‘Because his vermilions
are selling for millions,’
"I see," I said. "Is my face red?”
A Philistine in the presence of the cognoscenti has a duty to reveal his ignorance.
Poems and stories by the latter can be found at Magpie Tales.
The mysteries of modern art, eh?
ReplyDeletePersonally, I think our indigenous artists have it sewn up.
Somehow, Stafford, it seems that you have been gone for some time. Miss you - cheer up and spread that shining ray!
ReplyDeleteStafford, just wanted to say I love what you said about Carrie over at Hope Whispers. It is so true, she sees - and seeks beauty like no other!
ReplyDeleteNice! You keep coming up with great stuff!!
ReplyDeleteI can so relate to that first line Stafford...I can't tell you the times I have seen modern art, and thought that in my head....love this! :-)
ReplyDeleteplayful tale.
ReplyDeletewell done.
Thanks for sharing.
Hahaha - I concur :)
ReplyDeleteI don't necessarily equate monetary "success" with real success, especially with "art" (painted, written or otherwise) - history, as you are clearly aware of from your consistently excellent posts, defines that often-quiet potency.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I enjoyed this read; it made me smile.
A child can do better? So it seems can chimps and elephants these days. Watching them right now on BBC TV News (UK) Great little limerick.
ReplyDeleteA brilliant little limerick!
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
I do love the short witty ones - thanks!
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