Lex lites like myself sometimes have trouble
With their etymology.
Spielish word that whips 'em: "parody."
In my "RH" I've marked it;
Book is open, spanned in front of me--
The word definition: parody.

Parody, parody, parody, parody,
Here's a definition. . .parody:

"A burlesque imitation of a musical composition."
That is one of six; here's another definition:
"Any humorous, satirical, or burlesque imitation,
As of a person," or, makin' fun.

"Parody" has got three syllables; two I see
In "burlesque, "satire". . .dictionary:

"Composition that for sake of laughter vulgarizes lofty
Material or treats [such] with mock dignity."
That's "burlesque," and for it there are several synonyms I see--
Six such words are given; among them is "parody."

"Travesty" I, too, see; "satire" is greeting me;
"Farce," "lampoon," "caricature"--what this says to me:

Parody's meant to be levity, noses tweaked.
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