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WOMBLING VILLANELLE

Of all the Wombles I like Bungo best,

So often first one through the burrow door,

He seems to work much harder than the rest.

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The lazy Orinoco is a pest,

And Tomsk, though lively, frankly is a bore.

Of all the Wombles I like Bungo best.

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Bulgaria is often quite impressed

By Bungo’s great ideas and, furthermore,

He seems to work much harder than the rest.

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Though Tobermory’s gadgets pass the test,

Et Madame Cholet’s haute cuisine j’adore,

Of all the Wombles I like Bungo best.

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Shy Wellington’s emotions are suppressed,

Whilst Bungo is expressive and what’s more,

He seems to work much harder than the rest.

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With all their traits laid bare it's manifest,

Despite my love for each and our rapport,

Of all the Wombles I like Bungo best,

He seems to work much harder than the rest.

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