Dr Seuss On Aging

Dr. Seuss – Theodore Seuss Geisel – was born March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. It is a couple of weeks past his birth date, but it is still the same month! Dr. Seuss is one of my favorite writers, a genius with the gift of words. He created literary masterpieces; not the traditional novel, but stories folks of all ages can read and reread, remember for years, and appreciate.

And to Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street was Dr. Seuss’ first book, published in 1937. An encouraging anecdote for all current and future aspiring writers – the book was rejected 27 times before finally being published by Vanguard Press. It was not a huge success. The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins followed in 1938, and The King’s Stilts and The Seven Lady Godivas in 1939. Horton Hatches the Egg, published in 1940, became a success, but the publication of The Cat in the Hat in 1957 launched Dr. Seuss to literary fame.

Theodore Geissel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, died in 1991 at the age of 87.

I am far from age 87, but have entered my senior years and am experiencing the aches, pains, wonders, and surprises that come with aging.

In Dr. Seuss’ honor, here is his homage to aging:

Dr. Seuss on Aging

I cannot see 



I cannot pee 



I cannot chew 



I cannot screw 



Oh, my God, what can I do? 





My memory shrinks 



My hearing stinks 



No sense of smell 



I look like hell 



My mood is bad – can you tell? 





My body’s drooping 



Have trouble pooping 



The Golden Years have come at last 



The Golden Years can kiss my ass

*****

Dr. Seuss said it all and said it best.