Sense Sonnet - Tickler

 Last Laugh

Mrs. Smith tells the artist to

Paint her portrait so she does wear

A bracelet with emeralds, a slew,

Giant diamond earrings, a pair,

A ruby necklace 'round her neck,

And sapphire brooch pinned on her dress.

She tells the artist should she check

Out before her hubby, oh yes,

What will quickly happen for sure,

Her hubby will remarry, so

When this portrait is seen of her,

What will the new wife want to know?

"I want the new wife to go mad,"

"Looking for gems I never had."