Dr. Seuss’ birthday is not far away.
Do you remember what his books say?
Most of you read them as wee little tots.
If you look at them closely, you will learn a lots.
You have grown into a college student.
You are smarter now and much more prudent.
You surely recall the Grinch and “Horton Hears a Who!”
Now you might wonder how that pertains to you.
Let’s look at the lessons and morals within.
You can use them now just like you did then.
Open up “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.”
You’ll find you can befriend anyone you wish!
Some of your pals might enjoy biology.
Don’t forget students of sociology!
We can all agree on one thing for sure.
There are many sick people and we need a cure.
We can all take hold of someone’s hand.
Let’s join together and take a stand.
You are wise Who boys and smart Who girls.
You can all work together to change the world.
There might be a Grinch who has a small heart.
That doesn’t mean he can’t play the part.
Show him kindness to change his ways.
It might take years, months, weeks or days!
He will then see he’s not so different from you.
You both can start doing that job that you do.
You’ll have a new friend now but a lot still to learn.
Don’t stop, there are new friends around every turn!
College is a big new world with many things to try.
Be safe and smart, but don’t let it pass you by.
You too may find green eggs and ham are all right.
You will never ever know until you take just one bite.
You may get too wild like Thing 1 and Thing 2.
But no cats in hats may be around to help you.
Too much play is surely not best.
If you mess up, clean up and then rest.
That talking fish in the bowl is the voice inside you.
You can listen to it when you don’t know what to do.
This chapter of your life is full of study and flow.
If you love what you do, oh, the places you’ll go!
You can be anything you want, if you just try.
There are no limits, not even the sky.
Some will live in city flats and some in condos on beaches.
No one is greater, not even Star-bellied Sneetches.
In the end, “who is better than who” is a silly game.
One can climb Everest or teach, but they’re both the same.
Don’t leave anyone out, oh, no one at all!
A person’s a person, no matter how small.
A Horton may hear and you may not see.
Give him a chance and how right he may be!
Did I ever tell you how lucky you are?
To live where you live and be who you are.
You’ll run into problems and get into a pinch.
You’re a brave LSU student, there’s no need to flinch.
So keep in mind ole’ Dr. Seuss.
He’ll be there to help you, he’s always of use.
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904.
Justin Stafford is a 20-year-old mass communication junior from Walker, La.