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 shit.”

(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.