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Leonardo's Lament or....Life at the 'Stute
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Leonardo's Lament or....Life at the 'Stute |
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Justin Thyme Member
since 1999-09-13
Posts 216Oz |
"Leonardo's Lament or....Life at the 'Stute" written a long Thyme ago when I was insane. ____________ I told them I could paint real fine. They did not believe me. They said those paintings weren't mine! They were trying to deceive me! I'm Leonardo, yes I am! I told them with a grin. And showed my painting to them, and then they let me in. It was the Mona Lisa I painted it, I said. But they did not believe me as they strapped me to the bed. They shipped me off to Richmond so they could do some tests-- examined all my functions to figure out this mess. They stuck me with some needles-- took blood from inside out. They asked me stupid questions to learn what I'm about. They took away my necktie. They took away my belt. They gave me a white bracelet that was made out of felt. They watched me sleep and watched me eat and sat me in a chair and when I mentioned Lisa, they quick shaved off my hair. They put a hat upon my head that looked like leaning Pisa. And so I asked them one more time if they liked my Mona Lisa. I went to the cafeteria, ate meat loaf and some cake. I was eating very calmly -- not to make mistakes. I sat there dipping gravy, about to take a bite when soon a tray flew by me! I saw an awful fight! Meatloaf started flying and spinach through the air! But I just sat there eating. I really didn't care. They punched each other in the nose and threw some spoons and pie. I ducked and took another bite and watched the plates fly by. I finished my first helping, chairs, tables hit the floor. Then rose to go get seconds because I wanted more. They gave me a pink bracelet for outside in the sun. I sat in lovely gardens alone with everyone. They gave me a big pill to take and then a glass of juice. The sun shone on the daisies. I was feeling mighty loose. I looked for Mona Lisa but she was not around. I started watching spiders crawling on the ground. My name is Leonardo! I yelled until they heard. I don't belong in Richmond! This whole thing is absurd! They said I would be transferred to Saint Sophia's 'stute. I asked if Mona could come too. They said I was a fruit. Life inside the institute was pretty strange, but cool. I'm hoping Saint Sophia's will have a swimming pool. signed, Justin Thyme, aka Leonardo DaVinci artiste extraordinaire |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
This was so witty and clever. I did get a chuckle, if that doesn't bother you, Sir Leonardo! Your Mona Lisa has done you wrong for being so elusive. Surely she smiles just for you though! Very well done. Sincerely, Regina a.k.a. Lady Guinevere |
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