My roommate found this when she was writing an annotated bibliography for her Shakespeare class:
The following is from the Washington Post Style Invitational contest that asked readers to submit "instructions" for something (anything), but written in the style of a famous person. the winning entry was The Hokey Pokey (as written by William Shakespeare).
O proud left foot, that ventures quick within
Then soon upon a backward journey lithe.
Anon, once more the gesture, then begin:
Command sinstral pedestal to writhe.
Commence thou then the fervid Hokey-Poke,
A mad gyration, hips in wanton swirl.
To spin! A wilde release from Heavens yoke.
Blessed dervish! Surely canst go, girl.
The Hoke, the poke - banish now thy doubt
Verily I say, 'tis what it's all about.
-- by "William Shakespeare"
written by Jeff Brechlin, Potomac Falls, Maryland, and submitted by Katherine St. John
1 comment:
This receives the Sarah seal-of-approval. Ask to see the seal next time I see you.
Also, my word verification is bearvace. Since when are these pronouncible?
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