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Sunday, 21 November 2010

How to make a Dadaist Poem

To make a Dadaist poem in the style of Tristan Tzara:

-Take a newspaper.
-Take a pair of scissors.
-Choose an article as long as you want the poem to be.
-Cut out the article.
-Then cut out each of the words that make up this article and put them in a velvet pouch (or 'bag').
-Shake it gently.
-Then take out the scraps one after the other in the order in which they left the bag.
-Copy conscientiously (ignore grammar in the text but you can edit with your own).
-The poem will be like you.
-And here you are a writer, with a little treat of a poem all for you; infinitely original and endowed with a sensibility that is charming, though beyond the understanding of the vulgar.

**Samples to follow.**

Sources: Madsci.org

2 comments:

  1. helpful hints.
    you are a true inspiration.

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  2. How r u? It is a lovely day, I am pleased to be here and give my gratitude to you for your love at Jingle Poetry. Week 11 is open NOW,
    You are welcome join us this coming Monday for another week of fun, old poems or poems unrelated to our theme are welcome.
    Let me know if you need further assistance.
    you are the best!
    xoxox

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