Elke stepped from the pond wet and dripping. / ‘Twas the first time she’d gone skinny-dipping. / And now feeling bolder, / peered over her shoulder, / to learn whether a man saw her stripping. /// She was proud of her full-rounded shape, / which is why she would often wear crepe. / When told “skinny” meant skin / and not “dipping” while thin, / she was glad the girls chose to undrape.
There’s a pool in the lush Park of Terni, / which is lovely, secluded and ferny. / There the girls go to bathe, / (they don’t bother to swathe), / but if seen they will need an attorney.
The girls found a site quite bucolic / for a swim, some fun, and a frolic. / But as everyone knows, / When you take of your clothes, / Someone’s always around to spot it.
Two damsels laved in a wood /and I, passing by, thought I could / with a bit of discretion / perhaps join their session / but I must have been misunderstood. //Instead of the welcome I’d sought /a raft of misfortune I bought. /When I entered the pond /with my wet waving wand / my vision came swiftly to naught. /// How sadly this short story ends/ for the session to chaos descends/ no welcome extends/ and you can’t make amends/ when those ladies are more than just friends…
(best viewed using Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most webpages if necessary) has info and links that point to more info about this painting. Other versions has 4 other versions of this scene by the artist (he perhaps painted more such).
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image at
I have added a comment there (already approved by Mr. Melcher) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. First work by this artist used here.
Elke was equipped with a Kardashian “back porch” but try as she might, she could never flip a glass over her head such that it landed safely upon it. Thus, Kim’s only talent remained solely hers.
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
“Greta, you take the bath and I will keep an eye out for Ranger Schmidt.”
Solstice*1947 over 3 years ago
Because you told me that we’d feel safer here in the woods as soon as the moon came out.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 3 years ago
“I wish they would put a door on this lavatree.”
Bilan over 3 years ago
I could swear I heard that bush give a wolf whistle.
Strob Premium Member over 3 years ago
“Don’t worry – it’s so dark and blurry they can hardly see anything anyway.
rmremail over 3 years ago
Mr & Mrs Claus skivving off work to go skinny dipping
Solstice*1947 over 3 years ago
Elke stepped from the pond wet and dripping. / ‘Twas the first time she’d gone skinny-dipping. / And now feeling bolder, / peered over her shoulder, / to learn whether a man saw her stripping. /// She was proud of her full-rounded shape, / which is why she would often wear crepe. / When told “skinny” meant skin / and not “dipping” while thin, / she was glad the girls chose to undrape.
ronaldspence over 3 years ago
I would say, “ don’t be em bare assed” but you already are…I think your behind is broken though, it has a big crack in it!
Solstice*1947 over 3 years ago
There’s a pool in the lush Park of Terni, / which is lovely, secluded and ferny. / There the girls go to bathe, / (they don’t bother to swathe), / but if seen they will need an attorney.
Buzzworld over 3 years ago
“Sorry we’re spoiling your landscape painting.”
gopher gofer over 3 years ago
zwei mädchen mit big büttcheeks…
Gameguy49 Premium Member over 3 years ago
If you’ve seen one far-off painted butt, you’ve seen them all.
artheaded1 over 3 years ago
Who broke the 4th wall? Us spectators or the artwork?
Bookworm over 3 years ago
The girls found a site quite bucolic / for a swim, some fun, and a frolic. / But as everyone knows, / When you take of your clothes, / Someone’s always around to spot it.
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member over 3 years ago
“In the deep dark hills of eastern Kentucky……….
Rev Phnk Ey over 3 years ago
So, Amy and her friend were mounted on plywood!
Call me Ishmael over 3 years ago
Two damsels laved in a wood /and I, passing by, thought I could / with a bit of discretion / perhaps join their session / but I must have been misunderstood. //Instead of the welcome I’d sought /a raft of misfortune I bought. /When I entered the pond /with my wet waving wand / my vision came swiftly to naught. /// How sadly this short story ends/ for the session to chaos descends/ no welcome extends/ and you can’t make amends/ when those ladies are more than just friends…
Indianapolis Smith over 3 years ago
“Hey! Quit staring! Haven’t you ever seen naked girls before?”
prrdh over 3 years ago
Carl couldn’t figure out why his illustration for “Babes in the Wood” was rejected.
PO' DAWG over 3 years ago
“Greta, you know you could have went a little further into the woods to drop that load of sauerkraut”
well-i-never over 3 years ago
It’s Melcher, for the win! But thank you for playing.
Calvins Brother over 3 years ago
Peek-a-boo ladies, we see you!
Linguist over 3 years ago
" I bet there’s a little bear behind that bush," she mused.
mabrndt Premium Member over 3 years ago
Bathing girls in the park of Terni:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carl_Blechen_002.jpg
(best viewed using Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most webpages if necessary) has info and links that point to more info about this painting. Other versions has 4 other versions of this scene by the artist (he perhaps painted more such).
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image at
https://thatispriceless.blogspot.com/2021/07/masterpiece-2752.html
I have added a comment there (already approved by Mr. Melcher) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. First work by this artist used here.
Another Take over 3 years ago
Elke was equipped with a Kardashian “back porch” but try as she might, she could never flip a glass over her head such that it landed safely upon it. Thus, Kim’s only talent remained solely hers.
exciteme over 3 years ago
plywood wasn’t invented until 1865
MissScarlet Premium Member over 3 years ago
They may have been hoping for a lovely secluded dip, but unfortunately the drought ensured that a muddy wade was all that was available.
6turtle9 over 3 years ago
Woody and the full moon.
d1234dick Premium Member over 3 years ago
i think i would have chosen a spot with a little bit more sun, water is chilly. shrinks up the goods.
Running Buffalo Premium Member over 3 years ago
OK … sure. I bought it for a song and a dance … but why did we come here for?