* "Wee wee, woeful wee, with a tear in his eye" (This emphasizes the elf's small size and sadness)
* "Fickle fate, a lonely state, for a wee, green fellow" (This evokes a sense of misfortune and loneliness)
* "Lost in the mist, a mournful twist, in his little green heart" (This conjures a picture of the elf's sorrow and isolation)
* "A sigh of woe, a whisper low, from the hills of green Erin" (This emphasizes the elf's Irish origin and the sadness of his sigh)
You can also play with the word "hinckety pinkety" itself, perhaps creating a phrase like:
* "Hinckety pinkety, sorrow's trinkety, for a wee, green elf"
Ultimately, the best phrase depends on the specific context and the tone you want to convey. Let your imagination run wild!