A recent discovery, Oxford researchers claim, ties – of all people – William Shakespeare to the traditional post-wedding dance [The Hokey Pokey].
O proud left foot, that ventures quickly 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 wonton 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.
...thank you, bill, for this lovely little diddy. |
