Fortune

Seuss Style #2

In Hollyville they always dine

On sautéed figs and truffled wine

They sit at tables dressed in gold

Counting riches twenty-fold

 

While on the other side of town

In Hollyburg, THEY all sit down

To humble bread and ale buffet

Counting blessings every day

 

If you could, you just might wish

To partake in the ville-side’s dish

But treasures can be overdone;

Among so much, you value none

 

You see, when simple pleasures reign

You worry not about more gain

And every sunrise is a thrill

When hearts are all you need to fill

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Glen Yumang Manese]

A narrative and style of a Dr.S...in the lines...here --- Rita...representative of its flow and design...and meaning in this write...

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Glen...

[Glen Yumang Manese]

You're welcome...

[Tate Morgan]

i vote this the best one of thew Seuss look alikes He would do good to follow your lead But you simply have no peer

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much for such a kind review, Tate!

[Matching Socks]

That was a whole lotta fun to read!
Nice job!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Ance! Glad you had fun! :)

[m.s.early]

OK. So Dr. Suess was my favorite from a child and remains. What an interesting man. His poems are infectious stories with incredible lessons that apply to all. My mother use to recite me Horton Hatches an Egg from memory. That spawned a curiosity for the Dr's other books.

I think we could coin a term from these two Seuss peices. Could it be Suess'esque?

[Rita L. Sev]

I've heard the term "Seussical" too... :) Yes, Seuss is a favorite, even today. Thanks, Xavier.

[kublakhan27]

How could I miss a poem with my name in the title? ;) Just kidding, I absolutely adore this one regardless of the title...the Doctor's spirit looms large in these verses with your mix of whimsy and philosophy...he had a way of teaching us life lessons when most of us were too young to even realize it...I'm older now, but your poem does the same...love this one :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks so much, Steve! :)

[Fran Marie]

a nice rhyming piece indeed.... with a neat message inside!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Fran Marie!

[Sheila Kline]

Oh, I adore this.........terrific rhyme, and message to boot! You indicate it as a Seuss Style and indeed it is!
Simple pleasures are so very fine - more is too complicated and cumbersome!
Love this one Rita!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Sheila - trying to simplify lately... :)

[Baby Ricochet]

If the humble bread and ale buffet is all you can eat, I'm in.

[Rita L. Sev]

Pretty much my daily fare, that bread and ale... Mmmm...

[Frieda P]

Laughing here, no fair lady, you can already rhyme!! haha...love it Rita, I've been Seusstified! :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Lol! Thanks, Frieda - but you can certainly bust a rhyme too!

[Frieda P]

Believe me, that was a fluke! Muchly enjoyed this one! I might have to steal it for the rugrats. ;)

[Rita L. Sev]

By all means - hope they like it! :)

[Frieda P]

I'll let you know, they'll be impressed when I tell them I personally know the author ;)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

why would i just know you would be good at this challenge...your poem has a flair for light hearted jig ...the funny anecdote...you have that sense of humor about you.

so much fun.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Jacob - I must admit, this was a fun challenge. I can't seem to be too serious for long...