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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

Date: 4/4/2019 6:35:00 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
Date: 4/4/2019 10:42:00 AM

You know, I think I heard a 'Who' too! ... Thanks for the 'fav.' Thank you so much! :) gw

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/3/2019 2:53:00 PM

This is a lot to ponder Gershon Wolf. have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/4/2019 5:04:00 PM

There is no Ponderosa here anymore. i miss it. Went there often. have a nice day my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/3/2019 8:56:00 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

Date: 4/3/2019 7:40:00 AM

The wonder of " what ifs" Gershon. Food to fodder all day!! Happy Wednesday !!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/3/2019 8:54:00 PM

Thanks much, Mike. Best to you! ~ Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/3/2019 2:43:00 AM

This sounded like it came right out of Dr. Seuss's typewriter, my friend! Nicely done for sure!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/3/2019 8:53:00 PM

Hmm. I was wondering where that old typewriter I've been using came from. LOL. Seuss on the loose! :) gw

Kyle Kriticos

Date: 4/2/2019 10:10:00 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
Date: 4/2/2019 10:38:00 PM

Appreciate the feedback greatly on Horton, Kyle. Best wishes, Gershon