Trekking through the Louvre museum
On our way to see the Mona Lisa
I stopped and pointed to my daughter
A canvas painted by Leonardo da Vinci
Telling her dogmatically
"This is a very famous painting"
We took what I thought
Was a respectful pause
And continued our progress
When a few steps further
I could not resist saying it again
She nodded dutifully,
Paused and walked again
To be stopped once more
By the same words having the same effect
After umpteen repetitions
Her voice came up clear and distinct
Amongst the din of the crowd
"I get it, they are all famous paintings",
Now let's go to Angelina
For their world famous hot chocolate
At least it's unique"
Culture is such a pleasing hobby in Paris.
Lucette C. Bailliet ©
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