Poetry Soirée

Last night, we got together for a poetry soirée. It was lovely. We had a chocolate buffet and quite the variety of poems. Thanks to all who came and shared and a special thanks to Harry for playing a couple of his new songs.

This is a funny poem that Jeremy shared:

The Hokey-Poke
(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 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"

Written by Jeff Brechlin, Potomac Falls, Maryland, and submitted by Katherine St. John.