> 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
 >


Fri Apr 25 18:19:38 CDT 2003