BigZeroLittleZero

This is one of the more cerebral contributions I have sent around recently, so you know it did not come from my dear friends and masters of refinement, Matt or Dale. :   ) Thanks to “Lord Jim” for sharing this erudite contribution. - tj

The following is from the Washington Post Style Invitational contest that asks 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 W. Shakespeare)


     O proud left foot, that ventures quick within

     Then soon upon a backward journey lithe.

     Anon, once more the gesture, then begin:

     Command sinistral 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

                              (Jeff Brechlin, Potomac Falls)