Thomas Eakins, American
“Not To Change the Subject, Ken, But Did You Know You’ve Got a Birthmark Back Here?,” 1899
Oil on canvas
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/// Wrestlers in the gym, on the mat rolled,
until one, with a half nelson hold,
as their arms intertwine
hurt the other man’s spine.
In a decade he may be paroled.
/// It looked bad that he didn’t lament
the man’s death. Was it done with intent?
Referee testified,
“Jake was glad that Gabe died.”
So, to prison the wrestler was sent.
/// Gabriel was no angel, that’s true.
Was a mean S.O.B. through and through.
Jacob wrestled this guy.
Did he want him to die?
At his trial Jake denied that he slew.
/// When the wrestlers are practically nude,
sponsor logos are often eschewed.
But they might still be viewed
(if the placement’s not lewd).
For a fee they’ll get logos tattooed.
/// In the Gym, Jordan stripped down and showed us
Kevin sitting in yoga pose (lotus).
They both wrestled for days
demonstrating dumb ways
to choose who’s third in line to be POTUS.