The Folly of Eating Green Eggs and Ham

By Elton Camp Sam much too intently does insist Green eggs and ham not be missed I don’t like them isn’t good enough Sam persistently promotes the stuff He is very much like a telemarketer When lack of interest is made clear Changes of location he does suggest The person’s resolve to slyly test Dining companions does propose The answer’s the same with those Bold persistence wears him down The eater finally comes around “I like them after all,” he does say Not as much on the following day In the hospital bed he did lay Where he heard the doctor say “It’s food poisoning without doubt. In the future you better look out.” “Green eggs don’t make sense to eat They’re obviously ruined, not a treat.” “Never eat them here or there. I wouldn’t eat them anywhere.”