Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93., October 22, 1887

by Various

THE VILLANELLE.

(With Vexation.)

I do not like the Villanelle,

I think it somewhat of a bore—

This tinkle of a Muffin-bell!

The reason why I cannot tell;

Each day I fancy, more and more,

I do not like the Villanelle!

It makes me stamp and storm and yell,

It makes me wildly rage and roar:

This tinkle of a Muffin-bell!

I look upon it as a sell,

Its use I constantly deplore;

I do not like the Villanelle!

Poetic thoughts it must dispel,

It very often tries me sore:

This tinkle of a Muffin-bell!

For this I know, and know full well—

Let me repeat it o’er and o’er!—

I do not like the Villanelle,

This tinkle of a Muffin-bell!