The Dude’s High 5s: Dr. Seuss Tales

Today we’ll discuss the works of an important man.

Someone of whom I’m a giant fan.

I am of course talking about Dr. Seuss

A genius as sure as a dozen beats a deuce.

In tribute I will try to do this in rhyme,

Something that may take some time.

So get ready, get set and let’s get on with it

Hit the jump, read my choices and maybe shoot the shit.

5. Green Eggs and Ham

Green Eggs and Ham is a wonderful story.

Broken down to its core it’s quite the allegory.

It deals with the dangers of misconception

And taught me to evaluate my perception.

Sam teaches a lesson of change.

He shows you need not fear the strange.

 

4. Oh the Places You’ll Go

 

As the final book of his career

This story has become quite dear.

A popular gift upon graduation

Typically from a blood relation

It details the hardships and trials of life

Of struggles, of pain, and of strife

But not all hope is lost this day

So long as you avoid the Waiting Place they say

The conclusion will make anyone smitten

As you realize that the pages of life are unwritten.

 

3. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

 

This book barely has a plot

So is it even worthy of a spot?

Of course it is I say

Omitting it would lead to dismay

I will admit it is quite blunt

Like referring to a woman as a … runt

 

2. The Cat in the Hat

This is one of Seuss’ most famous works

The story of a cat, a hat, and two jerks.

This depicts children way over their head,

In a situation anyone would dread.

It shows what can happen when you lose control

When you are susceptible to one who can cajole.

I respect this book because of the ending.

It does not suggest the rules are worth bending.

What would you do in the children’s position?

Would you tell the truth or lie by omission?

The story itself doesn’t tell you what to do.

Seuss knew that forced morality was something to eschew.

 

1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Despite being a self-professed Grinch

This book’s spot won’t make me flinch.

Arguably Seuss’s signature tale,

A list without this is a schooner with no sail.

There are many reasons why I love this book

From it, there were many lessons that I took.

Mainly because It demonized commercialism nicely

And conveyed its message quite concisely.

People who love you matter more

Than any shiny object bought in a store.

The movie also makes me want to perk up and be merry

And no, I don’t mean that abortion starring Jim Carrey.

 

So what tales by this master do you fondly recall?

From the days of yore, when you were small.