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July 6, 2023Proclamation Without Pretension
July 6, 2023To Make A Dadist Poem
Take a newspaper.
Take some scissors.
Choose from this paper an article the length you want to make your poem.
Cut out the article.
Next carefully cut out each of the words that make up this article and put them all in a bag.
Shake gently.
Next take out each cutting one after the other.
Copy conscientiously in the order in which they left the bag.
The poem will resemble you.
And there you are–an infinitely original author of charming sensibility, even though unappreciated by the vulgar herd.
Tristan Tzara
Tristan Tzara (1896-1963) was a Romanian-born French poet and writer who was a leading figure in the Dadaist movement. His works, including his poetry and manifestos, continue to be studied for their insights into the politics and aesthetics of avant-garde art and culture.