It doesn’t seem nice, it doesn’t seem right,
To toss out these words without a good fight!
Words that were written for young and the old
Words that have had over 600 million sold!
The Dr. they say is no doctor at all,
But a man who shared talent for those short and tall.
And not just in English or Spanish or German
But 20 more languages for Susie and Herman!
His very first book about Mulberry Street
Had little minds dancing-and likely some feet!
In the year of my birth came the Cat in the Hat
I still have that book if you can imagine that!
As a child he experienced direct prejudice
But turned life around and wrote about fish!
He lived through world wars and all that that brings,
Yet he penned out some words that made us all sing!
He thrilled us all with anapestic tetrameter,
Long before we knew of tweets and of tweeters.
He helped us to learn the nature of reading,
With some rhyming, rhythm and a little repeating.
I believe it quite true, if we look hard enough
We will find in most anyone things to rebuff.
Do we know what resides in the heart of each man
Without even asking ‘what was your true plan’?
The books are like parables, told much like Jesus
With drawings and story lines clever and facetious.
But who truly knows what he held in his heart
When penned all these stories that made us feel smart?
“Be who you are and say what you feel”
Made us feel special and shout out a squeal!
“A person’s a person ... no matter how small”
Was always a favorite ... not being so tall!
Again I must ask, is this a path that we wish?
To be judged and stepped on and feel ourselves squish.
But if we look to the heart of each human we see
And look for the good, I think we might be
A healthier nation, a happy one too
If we just learn to listen to Mike, Bill and Sue.
Let’s set aside meanness, say no to harsh words
And strive to be kind ... unlike Mayzie the bird!
I know I’m not perfect, I fail every day
But listen now and hear what I say:
If we look for the down side, which might not be there,
Are we really doing what is good, right and fair?
To say: “Here’s what you meant by the drawing I see”
Is not really helping to which I must plea,
Give others a chance, let their voices be heard,
Don’t judge a book by a cat, fish or bird!
We all are unique, we aren’t all the same
We have different colors and all our own name
It needs to be said we don’t all agree
But give some respect be it he, she or me!
You want me to hear what you have to say
Be mindful of others and give them their day.
As a mom and a teacher I’m proud to admit
I rather enjoyed me some Dr. Seuss wit!
I’ll keep on sharing those books that I can
And know they were written by a talented man
Oh how I wish I had an ounce of his knack
To throw words and pictures together like that.
In closing, please allow me to add one more thought
Pray for our nation for that which was fought
Our freedoms our liberties our choices and more
Mountains, and oceans and beauty galore!
Get down on your knees and ask the good Lord
To guard and protect us with His mighty sword.
Happy Birthday to my friend (who I met through his books) Dr. Seuss
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