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Sheetal and the Dung Beetle

This rhyme may seem strange but each word's truly equal
Now Beetle's tale's done no need for a sequel.
They'd chat by the teazel of matters so lethal
Of sequels and prequels and justice so penal.

In fields green and fetal past signs with a decal
He'd meet Sheetal the Beadle who spoke of things fecal.
With eyes prehensile he'd spot every weevil
And warn all the people of dangers so evil.

This Beetle was legal though far from regal
He'd wheedle and wheeze with his diesel-powered treacle.
He found a gold needle a prize for his easel
And painted a weasel avoiding the measles.

Again there once was a beetle so feeble and small
Who lived in a steeple with people so tall^-^
And painted a weasel avoiding the measles
He found a gold needle a prize for his easel.

This Dung Beetle was again legal though far from regal
He'd wheedle and wheeze with his diesel-powered treacle
And warn all the people of dangers so evil
With eyes prehensile he'd spot every weevil

Again, he'd meet Sheetal the Beadle who spoke of more things fecal
In more fields green and fetal past signs with even more decals
Of sequels and prequels and justice so penal
They'd chat by the teazel of matters so lethal

NOW Beetle's tale's ended again no need for……….a sequel
His adventures were splendid each moment so……….regal.

This rhyme may seem strange but each word's truly equal

A lesson in language both     _^_     playful and………. legal
The Dung Beetle though small had a heart brave and true
Proving size doesn't matter in all that we do.

Copyright © Daniel Henry Rodgers | Year Posted 2024

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Susan Lawrence Date: 9/8/2024 11:14:00 AM Daniel, A smile, a chuckle and a grin in finishing this glorious rhyme. You definitley have a gift here. I love the ending. Memories of Dr. Suess. You are much more sophisiticated, with the playfullness of a child and the wisdom of having been through a few lifetimes. Blessings to you, Susan :) Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/9/2024 5:29:00 AM Dear Susan, I so appreciated your comments and am thankful that you found humor in my words. I do wonder what it would look like in a children's book. I am not an artist so it would be hard to tell. Have a great week! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/7/2024 10:06:00 AM Such cute rhymes. They do lend fun and lightness to your story poem Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/9/2024 5:27:00 AM Dear Andrea, Thank you so much and I am so happy it was fun. Have a great week! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Duke Beaufort Date: 9/2/2024 7:40:00 PM Daniel, yes a great ending. I guess if the moguls can derive profits from a franchise, they will go for it. It is amazing how we succumb to this scenario, but not surprising considering how it's money that matters at least for now. Something to think about...you always provide provocative subject matter. Smiles. Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/3/2024 4:08:00 AM Hello Duke, It was fulfilling to see another note from you this morning. Johnny Cash sang a song called "Hurt" and essentially talks about how we can have his empire of dust. It is a wonderful video on YouTube, and it makes one really think about what truly is important. Have a great week! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Mike Bayles Date: 9/1/2024 12:19:00 PM I love the rhyme and the scenes that ply out in this poem. The ending is great. Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/3/2024 4:04:00 AM Hello Mike, I hope that you had a great weekend. THanks so much for your words of encouragement. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Valsa George Date: 8/31/2024 4:56:00 AM What splendid rhyming.... both internal and end rhyming! Your poem shines with the escapades of the boldly buzzing beetle and is made delightful with delicate doting details. It is pleasingly playful. I like the image of the dreamy dainty beetle 'wheedling and wheezing with his diesel-powered treacle'. The ending asserts a great lesson- size doesn't matter, but vivacity and vitality. Dear Daniel, I never thought you could turn even a simple tale into a classic! Kudos. Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/3/2024 4:03:00 AM Dear Valsa, You always humble me with such wonderful and insightful comments and I a so thankful to have you as a friend. I had a great deal of fun writing this one and it took a little while to get the rhymes and lines in the right sequence. Thank you again, and have a wonderful week. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Suzanne Delaney Date: 8/30/2024 5:46:00 AM Dear Daniel: This is such a fun read and my amazement grew with each line that the mono rhymes kept coming. Children would like this better than Dr Seuss and the great closing message. Yes no matter how small - we all have our place and function in the great puzzle of life. Blessings, SuZ Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/3/2024 4:01:00 AM Dear SuZ, It is wonderful to see your comments this morning. I have 3 granddaughters and the oldest is 4 years old. I had wondered if I read it to them would they find it to be fun. I love reading books to them and I love acting out the characters and normally sub their names into the main character. Thank you again to come and read my creations of Sheetal and The Dung Beetle. - Blessings, MY Dear Friend, Daniel

Jim Slaughter Date: 8/29/2024 10:12:00 AM Wow! Daniel...I'm fairly dizzy from all the fabulous rhyming. I'm not familiar with these characters, but I did enjoy reading your rendition of their exploits. Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/3/2024 3:59:00 AM Hello Jim, Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave a wonderful comment. The characters are of my own creation to which I had a lot of fun writing. Thanks again, Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Kelli White Date: 8/27/2024 12:42:00 PM Oh my this made me laugh so hard, growing up on the farm there were many dung beetles, well done kelli Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/28/2024 8:39:00 AM Dear Kelli, You are like me for I too grew up on a farm and there were all kinds of insects. I am glad that I brought a little joy into your life. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Janice Canerdy Date: 8/27/2024 9:12:00 AM Daniel, this is a masterpiece~~entertaining, funny but deep, lending itself to varying levels of meaning. Janice Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/28/2024 8:40:00 AM Dear Janice, I am so grateful for your comments and I am glad that you found the humor and the deeper messages. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

John Read Date: 8/27/2024 8:30:00 AM Thank you brother Daniel, your homage to the dung beetle certainly made me smile, you have a great imagination. Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/28/2024 8:41:00 AM Hello John, Thank you for your visit and your kind words and I am happy it brought a little humor to you. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Ink Empress Date: 8/27/2024 4:55:00 AM Dear daniel, i actually know someone named sheetal haha. So made me smile the name choice, i mean. And where do i even begin praising your clever wordplay and use of poetic techniques? This is beyond impeccable and so well woven! I love the flow and assonance and internal rhymes creating a catchy cadence too, and i must admit, sometimes i do watch them, animated stuff: like unicorn academy and now theres a new one, mermaid something . Haha.many find it funny that i enjoy watching them, but sometimes its relaxing and nice. And i love the way your poetic tale unravels and how it seamlessly flow in a whimsical manner! You can write on any theme and subject and in any form and leave readers in awe inspired and connected! “The Dung Beetle though small had a heart brave and true Proving size doesn't matter in all that we do.” True! And great reminder too, a lesson delivered in a wise manner! Love this! A fave this is Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/28/2024 8:48:00 AM Dear Empress, It is funny when I was putting the rhyme together I was looking for words that rhyme with beetle and found quite a few including the name Sheetal. I love watching cartoons through the years including my daughters and now my granddaughters. I am always emotionally filled whenever I see your wonderful comments and always grateful for your visits. Thanks for being a wonderful friend! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/26/2024 9:26:00 PM A captivatingly fun poem, with awesome rhyming, dear Daniel. Love it! Wonderful writing. Hugs. Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/28/2024 8:42:00 AM Dear Evelyn, thank you for wonderful words and have a great day! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 8/26/2024 3:03:00 PM This is the cutest rhyme I've ever read, its very entertaining to say the least. You have a fun side to you, and I like that Daniel ! Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/28/2024 8:43:00 AM Dear Rose, Thank you for seeing my fun side. I believe that my family always considered me to be the fun side of life. Have a great day writing! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/26/2024 2:04:00 PM a wonderful story for my inner child, daniel ...your imagination soars! Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/28/2024 8:44:00 AM Dear Nette, I loved your comments about your inner child. Being a counselor we are always addressing the inner child. LOL! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Maria Fernandez-Garcia Date: 8/26/2024 1:38:00 PM I love cartoons, they have much to teach and in the end the are inspired by real life. Wonderful piece. I loved reading it. Bravo Daniel! Have a nice evening! Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/28/2024 8:45:00 AM Dear Maria, I always loved cartoons growing up and enjoyed watching them with my 3 girls and now my 3 granddaughters. Thank you for your kind words. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/26/2024 10:31:00 AM Interesting one. I guess it must have been an animated movie, but I am not familiar with it. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/26/2024 11:04:00 AM Dear Sara, Thanks for stopping by and it actually is not an animated movie but just a made-up satire of movie sequels in general, animated or not. I thought it would be fun to poke at Hollywood a little. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/26/2024 10:10:00 AM Love how this flows along , it doesn't matter how small you are, you can make a difference. Well written Daniel. Tom Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/26/2024 11:03:00 AM Hello Tom, I am so glad you came and read my satirical poem on movie sequels, all wrapped up in a cute little dung beetle. Have a great day and week, Tom. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Lin Lane Date: 8/26/2024 7:24:00 AM Your lines certainly are entertaining. How I'd love to hear you record this tale, Daniel. But I can't ask that of you since I've not done a recording either. I suppose they deserve commendation for cleaning up their habitat. Good poopy poem, and I mean that in the nicest way. LOL Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/26/2024 7:46:00 AM Cute, Daniel. Hi from me, too, but I hope they don’t expect a hug or a handshake! Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/26/2024 7:40:00 AM Dear Lin, Thanks so much and I should take the time and record some of my poem. My daughters when they were small and now my granddaughters love when I read to them because I sing, I dance, I act and I add their names to the characters. By the way, Sheetal and the Dung Beetle said to say hi! (LOL) - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/25/2024 6:20:00 PM Quite an interesting weave of words! …this rhyme may seem strange…yes it is, but fun. NOW Beetle's tale's ended no need for……….a sequel His adventures were splendid each moment so……….regal. Hugs ~ Kim Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/26/2024 7:35:00 AM Dear Kim, Thanks for coming to my Seusical world of sarcasm, which is a lot of fun to write and make it whimsical and fantastical. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Victor Buhagiar Date: 8/24/2024 1:57:00 AM Interesting poem, but I admit I'm not much into cartoons. Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/26/2024 7:34:00 AM Dear Victor, Thank you and I was trying to make it more like a Doctor Seuss read with all the rhymes and repetative nature all at the same time picking at Hollywood for all the endless sequels. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Hilda Greenhough Date: 8/23/2024 6:52:00 PM This is a cute poem. It reminds me of the man that I saw who was wearing a hazmat suit and hosing out returned port-a-potties. He said he made a lot of money. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 8/26/2024 8:37:00 AM I must have missed this movie. Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/26/2024 7:33:00 AM Dear Hilda, Thank you and I was trying to make it more Doc Seussish with all the rhyming words and at the same time poke fun at the movie industry for all the sequels and prequels. -Thanks Again, Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel!!

Silent One Date: 8/23/2024 11:55:00 AM This poem is a delightful mix of whimsy and wisdom, masterfully playing with language and rhyme. The repetitive structure and the clever wordplay, especially with words like 'prequel,' 'legal,' and 'regal,' give the poem a rhythmic charm. The character of the Dung Beetle, though seemingly small and insignificant, is portrayed with a surprising depth and bravery, reminding us that true worth isn't measured by size or status. Login to Reply Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 8/26/2024 7:31:00 AM Dear SO, Thank you, as always, for stopping by and being the very first responder. I am glad you liked my word play and my satire on the endless sequels to movies. - Blessings, MyDear Friend, Daniel