Savoring Dr Seuss

I will not read Green Eggs and Ham,
I will not read it, Sam my lamb.
For I have read it here and there,
and I have read it everywhere.
I can not read it anymore,
I need a book with something more.
And while we're at it,
Bid adieu to Tigger, Eeyore, Pooh, and Roo.
I'm tired of animals big and hairy,
of Maurice Sendak and Richard Scarry.
I dont think that I can look
at another cutesy nursery book.
But wait, dont turn and hang your head,
Dont shuffle off so sad to bed.
I do not mean to cheat you so
of what you love so please dont go.
I'm just venting my frustration
that I havent read a book since the Bush administration.
But now its time for you not me,
I'd miss your precious infancy.
Today your two, tomorrow four,
and soon you wont ask me anymore.
so climb on up, and bring some Seuss,
your blankie, and your cup of juice.
And we both know how this part goes,
you'll snuggle down and start to doze.
In truth, you know, my fates my joy.
Sleep sweet, small lamb, my little boy.

...Author Unknown