Gershon Wolf Poet Light Verse

What If Horton Hadn'T Heard a Who

What if Horton hadn't heard a Who?
   or Winnie hadn't been called 'Pooh?'
What if Lucille* hadn't played the blues?
  or plaintiffs couldn't find defendants to sue?

What if an atheist got elected Pope?
  or a lasso weren't made of rope?
What if doting grandmas would say 'Nope?!'
  or if little boys ever washed with soap?

If any of these things ever come true
  then I'd be the first to agree:
  Horton never heard a Who! 



* 'Lucille' was the name of the guitar
of the famous blues performer, B.B. King

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M. L. Kiser April 4, 2019 at 6:35 AM I could swear that Horton did hear that Who....I may have heard a couple, as well. I shudder to think what if "Lucille hadn't played those blues"; she was a blues queen. Great Gershon! A "fav". Gershon Wolf April 4, 2019 at 10:42 AM You know, I think I heard a 'Who' too! ... Thanks for the 'fav.' Thank you so much! :) gw

Darlene De Beaulieu April 3, 2019 at 2:53 PM This is a lot to ponder Gershon Wolf. have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu April 4, 2019 at 5:04 PM There is no Ponderosa here anymore. i miss it. Went there often. have a nice day my friend. Gershon Wolf April 3, 2019 at 8:56 PM Thank you, Darlene. Perhaps the Ponderosa would be a good place to ponder this one. LOL. Thank you for your encouragement. Best wishes, Gershon

Mike Gentile April 3, 2019 at 7:40 AM The wonder of " what ifs" Gershon. Food to fodder all day!! Happy Wednesday !!! Gershon Wolf April 3, 2019 at 8:54 PM Thanks much, Mike. Best to you! ~ Gershon

Caren Krutsinger April 3, 2019 at 2:43 AM This sounded like it came right out of Dr. Seuss's typewriter, my friend! Nicely done for sure! Gershon Wolf April 3, 2019 at 8:53 PM Hmm. I was wondering where that old typewriter I've been using came from. LOL. Seuss on the loose! :) gw

Kyle Kriticos April 2, 2019 at 10:10 PM The title caught my interest and the poem did not disappoint! You carried out the rhyme very well with many great examples. Indeed a witty piece, Mr. Wolf Gershon Wolf April 2, 2019 at 10:38 PM Appreciate the feedback greatly on Horton, Kyle. Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 2, 2019 at 2:40 PM Love it, witty wise one xomo Gershon Wolf April 2, 2019 at 3:01 PM You have made my day--- as I wrote this one special for you, knowing that you would like it!! :) gw