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ooooh. Those last two lines just make this poem!
I avoid herpeta like herpes.
Clever, fun poem.
I really like this – the repeats of the rondeau feel quite natural, and act to reinforce the slightly rueful mood. Very nifty indeed.
agree…very “clever”
Such a delight to read! I love the ending as it was unexpected for me, but that’s the idea isn’t it?
Thank you for sharing this! It makes me want to try out more form poems.
A fine rondeau indeed. It flows so naturally that I had to inspect it more closely to find the form. I would have liked to have been an academic.
I enjoyed the sardonic turnaround of the ending ~ great choice of form for the subject!