Haiku
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Grotesque hawkers call
Picturesque veg, fruit, fish, meat
Roses, violets, sweets
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The raucous noise of market callers used to fill the streets of London and other large towns in England. Each one distinct; gratingly musical calls to buy the fare on offer. Sadly, it’s all going silent as other ways of marketing vie for our attention.
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