Suessy Parade

Souper Suessy Poetry Contest 12-7-25
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Suessy Parade

At midnight dawn my mind escapes to play among the stars
 To a Summerland parade, just a bit bizzare,
Where grand marshals, Zebra Fish, lead the way in clouds
 Making way for Fluegel Zoots that toot their horns out loud
Perfect lines of Elephins flying with hot air Hippos
 Follow rows of Dolphinettes that march with high step Zippos
Whirling Woodles dance in step to the dispy doodle
 Crickethoppers jump then jive with the Wooly Woozles
Porpi pass in somersaults with Unicorns so wild and free
 Comet Twirlers twist and shout, dressed in fantasies
Snarfish on stilts lead the dance troop of the seven moons
 And throw confetti as they pass to the Curly Noonelles
Red Giants snoozle in the parade riding on gopo sticks
 As Tispy Oddles giggle om-pahs leading drumlines in high kicks
The Silver Reeds, dressed in gold, dance the frango dango
 As the magic parade now ends when dawn skies turn bright mango.
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Swan Avatar
January 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Yay, lots of fun! One wonderful Seuss thing is the freedom to make up words which enhances all the sound play. Midnight dawn is just right (early one morning in the middle of the night...) lovely. Thanks for commenting on my poem J :)
La France Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Sam, delightful, I love all the creative silly names ~
Kauffman Avatar
December 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Constance, Merry Christmas! This was all out fun to write! So delightful to be a child again! Blessings!
Dietrich Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Very Seussy indeed, dear Sam. Good luck in the contest.
Kauffman Avatar
December 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Love to get into that whimsical world of Dr. Seuss and play! December blessings of joy!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
A whimsical poem describing an imaginative, bizarre parade, not asking a specific question, instead, it sets a scene and introduces several fantastical creatures. Much enjoyed this romp of a tale with all the best hope that one could entertain.
Peck Avatar
December 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Wow, Sam, are all your dreams like that!! :) I loved your wonderful, creative poem. I could live in a fantasy world real easily. I think I may have seen some of them in my dreams. If not, they're invited.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
wow, Sam....outstanding job on writing this piece of animated poetry....creative and I'm guessing (like with Seuss) hidden messages dwell within. Best wishes with this contest entry.
Kauffman Avatar
December 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Thank you, Sara! Such a fun contest theme. Got to be a little kid again and make believe! It was a joyful journey! December blessings of joy to you!
Rodgers Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Dear Sam, This was absolutely infectious and what an incredible, energetic dreamscape! From the Zebra Fish leading the way to the Tispy Oddles, you made up a world that feels completely real and perfectly nonsensical at the same time. I loved that midnight escape! Keep that imagination soaring. Autumn Blessings, Dear Sam, Daniel
Kauffman Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Dear Daniel, it was so much fun to enter the world of the fantastical and "nonsensical" from the perspective of a child watching a parade! I am so glad you stopped to watch the parade go by and joined in the fun!!! This contest was a wonderful opportunity to be a kid again! Thank you for your delightful feedback! Sending you blessings of December joy, my friend!!
Hind Avatar
December 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I'll be honest, the rhyme is exceptional and very cool- but this goes over my head, lol. I am sure though this has to be what the sponsor is looking for. Good luck!! :)
Kauffman Avatar
December 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Hi Paige. So appreciate your honesty! The contest is to write a poem in the style of Dr. Seuss with all of wonderful silliness of a Seuss story like the Lorex and Cindy Lou Who with the Roast Beast. Thanks for your best wishes.
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