Oh, the Tragedy! (For Dr. Ram's Contest)

John Steinbeck won the Nobel and Pulitzer prize For his stories about struggles of the common man His novel “The Grapes of Wrath” will bring tears to your eyes As a family in the Great Depression seeks new land Although Shakespeare’s comedies are still enjoyed today Romeo and Juliet’s tale of star-crossed lovers Grabs the reader’s heart and renders so much dismay A powerful cathartic relief is discovered Comedies give laughs that last only for a moment While tragedies often leave a deeper impression The characters and their stories seem far more potent They stay with us longer and lead to introspection Although we delight in O’Henry’s witty stories The impact of tragedies remains with us always *For Dr. Ram’s “Tragedy Is More Enjoyable than Comedy” contest