A lipogram

[Ersby]

A lipogram is a block of words (a paragraph, or similar) in which a particular part of the A to Z is missing. Now, I'm avoiding (or trying to) that most common bit, fifth in rank.

Having said that, you may want to try to construct two or so of your own. It's not compulsory to stick to my original option, 'twixt d and f. You may go your own way. But I ask that you plump for a common part such as t, r, a, s and so on. Avoiding 'z'would hardly count as a triumph.

Just a thought. Try it. You may find an odd joy in solving this quandary. And finally, in looking back at what you just writ, you will find it sounds similar to how you would normally sound, but slightly off. It's fairly funny.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ September 27, 2002 02:26 PM: Message edited by: Ersby ]</font>

[Oz]

Ers, have you heard of a book, I think it's French in origin, and I believe the title translates to "The Void" or something similar. It's an entire novel written without the letter e. I didn't actually get the chance to read it, but I got excerpts and passages and it was truly remarkable. I am &lt;i&gt;so&lt;/i&gt; glad that you brought this up. Incidentally, I guess someone (either the same guy or another gentleman) wrote a novel "in response" to the original without any of the other vowels, using only e's? I don't know about this one for a fact, though, it was only a rumor that I heard.

Always dependable for a great topic, thank you!

[RichC]

Well, let me give it a try. I would like to probe weither or not I can pull it off. Until now no problem. I am having the problem of coming up with a thought to kick around. My mind currently being blank, I don't know what to impart. Maybe I can talk about my day. I have been under the weather with a cough and clogged ofactory cavity. My body weak with fever. Feel pity for me. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Hey, not bad. Maybe next time I will try a different letter.

[Miral]

I can do this. I am thinking of writing longwinded nothings. Of things that will bring him back. I lust for him and as it always is his body is not for consumption. Why can't I grab him and fuck him?! Why must I long for his touch? Faith. That's it. Faith that it will turn my way. That I will win him.

[Ersby]

Eek, she seems peeved... edgy, even. Nevertheless, Mr C's 's'less entry keeps the cheery theme.

Yet, Ersby's recent decree shelters enemy elements: the "the"! Feeble twerp! He'll be better next try? We'll see.

Byeee.

[RichC]

Wow! Good one Ersby. At first I was sure your letter was 'a'. But in reviewing it again I notice it's also missing 'i'. Weither intentional or not, nice one. *high five*

Here's my next attempt:
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She is alone with her hurt, dew rolling down her face.
A person unknown appears before her. Upon seeing her sadness he ask, "Why do you weep, m?lady?"
"My past" she answers, her voice rigid by pain.
He brushes her cheeks, her dampness pools in his hands.
She gazes upon his hands and sees her cries become roses.
"For you, my dear", he says.
Her eyes survey him in awe as he walks off. "Sir, who are you?"
He slowly spins his head regarding her and replies, "Life upcoming."

[RhainbowBrite]

The text written by Ers listed no vowels not being E. Difficult to do, I'll tell you. I'm with trouble doing text without the letter begining the list of every other letters... I'm not very good of thinking of words not using the first letter. It's h... Difficult.

[Miral]

*saves*