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A short tribute poem to Dr. Seuss on his birthday

My colleague Sha-Mayn noted that today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday. I originally penned the short poem below to post as a facebook comment, but I thought I’d share it with you all instead. With deep apologies but much love to Dr. Seuss…

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I hadn’t known this fact before
I miss Dr. Seuss now even more
I read and re-read all his books
‘til my parents gave me funny looks!

“Green Eggs and Ham” still rocks today.
I wish for more like that, I say!

In a hat, on a moat, with a cat, on a boat,
In a car, on a plane, with a star, on a plane!

I would not could not write like Seuss.
So now I’ll stop the poetic abuse.

[Video below is of two girls lipsync’ing to Moxy Früvous’ awesome a cappella take on “Green Eggs and Ham”]

- Blathered by Adam on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 5:19 [ Permalink ]
- Filed under grab bag • wackiness
- Commented on by no one yet. Bummer. Please leave a comment below so this entry is less lonely.

Comment from Shayla Grace USA [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	Hey that was really good. Maybe you could be the next Dr. Seuss??? It could happen. - Posted on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 9:49 [ Permalink to this comment ]
Comment from Brenda [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	You are so cuuute! Not a bad poet, either! - Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 14:31 [ Permalink to this comment ]
Comment from Lauren Reagan U.S. of A. [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	Dr. Seuss made a major impact with his writings and books, I’m glad to see that each year his birthday is celebrated by so many people around the country. With Regards, Lauren Reagan - Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 11:10 [ Permalink to this comment ]
Comment from h0ly [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	Dr. Seuss was the man, he probably made the best small children books in the whole world. Because of him, he encouraged smaller kids to read. - Posted on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 6:39 [ Permalink to this comment ]
Comment from carl crossman Va Beach [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	Dr Seuss was a great man He could write like no one can His mission was to make us smile Writing in his unique style If he was here then he would tell I see you have that gift as well - Posted on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 6:59 [ Permalink to this comment ]
Comment from Dean [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	Love the poem - and the poem from Carl Crossman was good too! I’d add to the rhyme But I’m short on time I’m too tired; my brain is fried, But at least you see I tried! - Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 9:10 [ Permalink to this comment ]
Comment from Janice [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	Cute poems! And the video was awesome! I’d never heard that song before; so funny! - Posted on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 4:16 [ Permalink to this comment ]
Comment from Lucas [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	I loved the video! I watched it three times! And the poem you wrote is well done too! - Posted on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 15:56 [ Permalink to this comment ]
Comment from Aaron Cooper Edmond, OK [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	I love me some Theodor Seuss Geisel! There’s a Wocket In My Pocket is by far my favorite one. I read it to my girls so many times at bedtime before they could read that they would read the book out loud with me start to finish even though they couldn’t yet read. And that noothgrush on my toothbrush, well some are nice but he is not… And the Yottle in the Bottle, Whom I do not wish to keep! But the zillow on my pillow always helps me fall asleep! Might be the best book of all time! (okay, that may be slightly overstated) - Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 11:56 [ Permalink to this comment ]
Comment from christian louboutin [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	Love this video.Thanks. - Posted on Friday, May 22, 2009 at 7:49 [ Permalink to this comment ]
Comment from member Adam San Francisco [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	Delighted so many people enjoyed this! If you haven’t already, do some digging into Moxy Fruvous stuff. The band may be defunct, but their songs are classic . Anyway, thanks for the friendly comments! - Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 14:55 [ Permalink to this comment ]
Comment from Christian Louboutin [ BLADAM Profile \| URL ]	Dr Seuss was a great man - Posted on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 10:32 [ Permalink to this comment ]

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