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Unread 06-15-2002, 10:07 AM
A. E. Stallings A. E. Stallings is offline
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Yes, I know, this IS the Frances Cornford thread... apologies.

But proof that Chesterton knew a triolet when he saw one. Not a brilliant example, but still:

TRIOLET

G.K. Chesterton

I wish I were a jelly fish
That cannot fall downstairs;
Of all the things I wish to wish
I wish I were a jellyfish
That hasn't any cares
And doesn't even have to wish
'I wish I were a jellyfish
That cannot fall downstairs.'

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