Rewrite some banal instructions in the style of some famous writer

A gauzy Skein of Propylene --
That sways with slightest Breath --
This bag holds smocks -- and Bread and Milk
But -- in its folds -- lies Death.
It sways and puffs -- this Thistledown, Balloonlike in its joy --
Each tiny mouth a perfect fit -- This bag is not a toy.

-- Emily Dickinson --Rewrite some banal instructions in the style of some famous writer (Washington Post)
Not. From an oldie-but-goodie Washington Post Style Invitational. (Via So you want to start blogging...)

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Reminds me of the one I posted about the Hokey Pokey in Shakespearean style. This is a really creative contest... maybe one year I'll enter.

Yes, Karissa, the Shakespearean Hokey Pokey was part of the same contest.

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Fri 15h Dennis G. Jerz: Yes, Karissa, the Shakespearean Hokey Pokey was part of the same contest.... (on Rewrite some banal instructions in the style of some famous writer)

Fri 15h Karissa: Reminds me of the one I posted about the Hokey Pokey in Shakespearean style. This is a really creative contest...... (on Rewrite some banal instructions in the style of some famous writer)