"To a fat lady" is the best triolet I know.
It has a lovely lilt, and a fine sharp edge; it also takes its chances, of course, and leaves itself open to criticism for assuming too much; but to me it's all the more powerful for that.
I think Housman did his own reputation no good service with that petty parody; and I say that as a great admirer of his.
Regards,
David
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