Two Triolets

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Written by Catherin J Pascal Dunk

I couldn’t decide which of these, my first attempts at the ‘triolet’, was better, and which worse, and so I’m posting both. Please let me know which you prefer?

I. Triolet Time

Ye Gods I’m feeling ill
and I fear I’m getting old.
Shall I take another pill?
Ye Gods I’m feeling ill.
I lean on the sunny sill
for this day is bitter cold.
Ye Gods I’m feeling ill
and I fear I’m getting old.

II. Triolet Too

I fear I’m getting old—
and ye gods I’m feeling ill.
My bones are just so cold—
I fear I’m getting old.
The ghosts are getting bold,
so I take another pill.
I fear I’m getting old—
and ye gods I’m feeling ill.

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      1. I feel like the idiomatic expression Sophie’s Choice became popular after the film was released, rather than the book. It transitioned from a fictional mother facing a tough choice to simply referring to any poor decision (or in my case selfish decision) because of how often it’s used and misused (with the adjective terrible).

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      2. I actually figured out it was more of a movie after I wrote that reply…I read a book called “Sophie’s World” which was like an intro to philosophy for teens, delivered via narrative. I may never have actually seen the film, and have certainly not read the book…
        am going to seek the film though

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