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Je Ne Regrette Rien

For Villanelle of Regret

By Hannah MoorePublished 2 months ago Updated 2 months ago 1 min read
Je Ne Regrette Rien
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You're ugly, stunted, dull as well,

Tight fisted and meagre hearted.

You are in-el-e-gant as hell.

~

There is a yearning you can't quell,

I long for days we were parted,

You're ugly, stunted, dull as well.

~

It's like your features just don't gel,

You stink like someone farted,

You are in-el-e-gant as hell.

~

I'm sure you've got your tales to tell,

But I'd leave them unimparted.

You're ugly, stunted, dull as well.

~

You're vibe is like an off-key bell.

Away, I'd have you carted.

You are in-el-e-gant as hell.

~

In short, I loathe you, Villanelle,

And I wish I'd never started.

You're ugly, stunted, dull as well,

You are in-el-e-gant as hell.

Villanelle

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  • Aarsh Malikabout 10 hours ago

    Sharp, witty, and well structured. The tone is consistent and confident throughout. A very fun villanelle to read.

  • Andrea Corwin 2 months ago

    Hahahaha- I love it because I cannot wrap my mind around doing one!😆😆

  • Ohhh hahahahahaha, you're talking about the Villanelle! I was so worried reading this, lol!

  • John Cox2 months ago

    This is feckin’ hilarious, Hannah! I love the angry, contrarian vibe. I genuinely hope this places because it’s brilliant. I read it out loud and the rhyme scheme reminded me of an angry Dr. Suess.

  • Mackenzie Davis2 months ago

    Meta entries are my favorite ;D Great one, Hannah!

  • Matthew J. Fromm2 months ago

    Nothing I love more than irreverence

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