Why I Hate The Happiest Place On Earth

I despise the happiest place on earth
fake smiles upon faces of plastic mirth.
The lines are long and the sun beats down
while people stroll through Disney town.

It is like a mecca for some each year
leaving their towns grinning ear to ear.
To see the mouse or perhaps a queen
along the streets so wide and clean.

The children of course love it all
until they're tired and begin to bawl.
But mom and dad have paid for a day
so then a whole day they shall stay.

And those whose children are now grown
to different adventures they have flown.
Their parents still come back to this world
never realizing experiences unfurled.

For culture they traipse off to Epcot
to see the world sans passport.
They speak savoir faire so wittily
It's just like they're in Paris or Italy.

So I have done my American duty
my kids had pics with Sleeping Beauty.
Now there's a real world to discover
and I've got a lot of new ground to cover.

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

I've never been there. I found your poem both witty and real. there's a deeper meaning here.

[icelandicblue]

Forced happiness isn't really happiness at all.

[curiocity]

I never got to go and so I have an inner child who wishes my parents didn't dislike it there. Boo hoo. But this is great, really valid. I have 4 kids and grew to hate taking them ... well, anywhere. Lol

[icelandicblue]

Thanks for sharing and visiting.

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

Been there, done that...running and bumping through the crowds, dragging the kids, with my pocketbook wide open! Super job summing it up!

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Sharon, sounds like you summed it up pretty well yourself.

[NeiL ArandA]

I like the double couplets rhyme on each stanza. You've been to Disney World ....Can't wait to come back there some time ....

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much for reading Neil.

[Diana]

While I don't hate the happiest place on earth, I can see how it would grow tiresome. Quite frankly, I disliked the crowds...

Better to travel the world than to travel the world through Epcot. Although, I understand, not an option for everyone.

An interesting piece. I wonder what prompted it...?

[Joyce S. Greene]

I wasn't wild about Disney World either, Anne, but Epcot had some very special rides - we very much enjoyed the dinosar adventure. Quite a thrill. It was a once in a lifetime trip for us, and our son loved it, so that made it all worthwhile. I preferred Las Vegas and would return there again if I could. I enjoyed reading your poem, it brought back some good memories and gave me the chance to think about something I ordinarily wouldn't have.

[icelandicblue]

I'm happy you enjoyed it as the French say chacun à son goût (to each their own). Many many people enjoy it, It think I'm in the minority.

[s y e]

I'm going to Disney Land in April...I'm not sure whether to be excited or not, aha. I loved this write though. I loved your take/perspective on it.

[icelandicblue]

You'll have fun it's just I've outgrown it. Might I suggest you skip some of the evening parades and go on the popular rides then. Five of my 25 students went to Disney World over Christmas break. Word on the street is 2 hour wait for splash mountain. You'll make your own decision about it. It does have a certain magic if you don't look too hard at the strings but it is a cash cow,at least you'll be using Euros. I will let you in on a little secret I loved The Tower of Terror at Disney MGM studios. Stay away from Epcot- and enjoy. Don't be afeard littl lady.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Great piece! I've been to Disney World with my children, it was a bit overwhelming for me. I loved the perspective of this, and again, the title is so attractive! Lol

[icelandicblue]

Thanks PH- I appreciate your thoughts and overwhelming is the perfect word. I'm sure your kids loved it, we do it for them. Thank you for your kids words and the chuckle regarding the title. ; )

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

That we do... You are quite welcome. Your pen has been on fire as of late, keep them coming!

[Rita L. Sev]

I successfully avoided going to Disney until I was married. Friends talked us into going, a couple who fought the whole week. Lines, crowds, rides I didn't like... worst trip ever. There are so many better places to go. You have captured my feelings about that soulless vortex perfectly, Blue!

[icelandicblue]

I love it, a soulless vortex! Perfect, that Rita.

[Dispersus]

heaven's to Mickey...the ultimate Rat Trap...I threatened to take my boys there...a lot...and they still Love me and have a fear of mice :-)

Peace, IB *passes the gouda*

[icelandicblue]

: ) Very funny.

[Dispersus]

sometimes I make myself laugh...I posted a fresh one