Sense Sonnet - Steamer

Paint by the Numbers

Martha Washington wanted George
Painted the best that he could be.
She knew Stuart tended to forge
Previous oils to make money.
But, Gilbert Stuart was the best.
So she hired him, but told him to
Deliver when done, and she stressed,
When done - to her, a must to do.
The painting was a masterpiece,
But left unfinished, a small patch.
Stuart did not have to release,
Meanwhile selling a copied batch.

And, this painting was never done.
Martha got a second hand one.