Heinrich Eduard Linde-Walther, German
Jeremy’s Dad Wanted Him To Paint His Portrait. But He Also Wanted a Ride on His Motorcycle. So Jeremy Was Forced To Multi-Task, 1918
Oil on canvas
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/// All their clothing’s not seen at a glance,
but their outfits were planned in advance.
Dad (in back) got to pick;
Now the son’s feeling sick.
He’d prefer they were both wearing pants.
/// We can see from young Heinrich’s expression
that he isn’t enjoying this session.
Spending time with his Dad
ought to make a son glad,
but behind him are signs of transgression.
/// These are signs much to odd to ignore. I
can’t believe I had missed them before. Why
is Papa so clingy?
(Am I feeling his “thingy”?)
It seems logical a posteriori.
/// But perhaps I’ve my father maligned.
In our family’s past can we find
tales of any abuse
to a young son’s caboose?
Uh, oh! Here comes Dad’s Dad from behind!
/// As your doctor, I must take this measure.
Don’t imagine I get any pleasure
if a hernia’s found.
To ensure that you’re sound,
while you cough I must cup what you treasure.