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Souper Suessy Poetry Contest -Sponsor Benjamin Bartley

The Lonesome Goose

A furry little caterpillar
Crawled onto my knee
He turned into a butterfly
And landed in a tree

Beside him was a hummingbird 
Sucking pollen from a rose
Then down fell an inchworm 
That landed on my nose

A little baby bunny rabbit 
Hopped onto my lap 
When I started petting him 
His ears began to flap
 
I came across a rooster
Sitting on a fence 
A sign said "You can pet him...
for- Only fifty cents!"
 
As I peeked into a stye 
I heard a great big thud
I saw the three little piggy's
Rolling in the mud

I looked up in the sky 
And I saw a lonesome goose
I whistled "Where are you flying to" 
He replied. "To visit Dr. Suess
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Godwin Avatar
December 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This is thoroughly, unequivocally delightful splendor, a true Seuss blender as doodled by your creative noodle. LOVE IT. Congrats (I would have placed it higher. Oh, were I a contest umpire)
Miller Avatar
December 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Fantastic rhymes, congratulations
Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
the ending just cracked me up!! Well executed and one of the best contest contenders I've read.
Proxenos Avatar
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A cute write that children will love Charles, and that adults will understand. As for Dr. Seuss, he will applaud it. Hugs JENNIFER.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"The Lonesome Goose" was a wonderful read. Love It.... Dr. Suess had some fun books. "Good Luck" Have a fun day writing away..........
Rodgers Avatar
December 4, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Hello Charles, What a playful stroll through a child’s dreamscape, where every creature seems eager to step forward and interact. What I liked most was the way the everyday animals, caterpillar, bunny, rooster, become part of a parade that’s both ordinary and enchanted. Excellent, Autumn Blessings, Charles, Daniel
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