Last night, I came a cross a humorous poem contest, and smiled as I dusted off a light-hearted poem I had written a short time after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for breast cancer. I decided to tweak it a little (since it was written 8 years ago) and submit it, just for fun. I share it with you, my readers in hopes that it will bring a smile to your face as it did mine. 🙂 I entitled it:
“A Silly Little Ode to Dr. Seuss.”
If Dr. Seuss was alive today, I wonder what new words he’d say…
For cancer survivors (just like me) whose lives have changed so drastically…
Treatment was a real success; the cancer gone upon my breast.
My life unscathed? No, simply repaved, a 20 years marriage gone to the grave.
What words of wisdom would he give on living a life one never lived?
Oh Alice in your Wonderland – have you ever met a married man?
Or Dorothy in your land of Oz – met a man who needed more than gauze?
Oh Dr. Seuss what would you think of dating sites that could make one drink?!
My head is spinning, where am I now? Red light, green light, yellow light too – twelve years have passed, and still no clue.
Oh Dr. Seuss, what would you say to get me through another day?
What silly rhyme could you construct to make my life feel real un- _ _ _ _ _ _. (Plucked!!!!)
Dr. Seuss, I’d better end this here, my message should be loud and clear,
Life is so precious, life is dear, we have no clue how long we’re here.
So learn to giggle, learn to laugh, dance along life’s amazing path,
Make a difference in a life – focus on blessings instead of strife.
“You be You,” Dr. Seuss would probably say, the best advice I could give today…
Now go upon your merry way – that’s all the words I’ve got – Good Day!
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