Oh The Places You'll Go

When I was a little kid I was completely obsessed with Dr. Seuss. I used to collect his books and sit in my bed late at night with a flashlights and read them. I used to imagine going to far away places, to the land of where his characters lived. I would have the best dreams, and think the most wonderful thoughts. I do believe he deserves all the credit for me being the dreamer that I am today. (Or for me living in la la land... you choose)

Its nice every once in a while to go back and visit those things that made you so happy when you were small. I promise you they will still bring a smile to your face. 

I just re-read "Oh the Places You'll Go" and well, its just as fabulous as the first time I read it. Take a peek at a little bit of it. It kind of makes you feel like you can conquer the entire world... what great books for a kid to own!

*And yes I know this has nothing to do with music but sometimes music leads you back into books and into poetry. That's just the way it works... don't blame me*  

"Congratulations!

Today is your day.

You're off to Great Places!

You're off and away!

You have brains in your head

You have feet in your shoes

You can steer yourself

any direction you choose

You're on your own. And you know what you know. 

And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go.

You'll look up and down streets. Look 'em over with care.

About some you will say, "I don't choose to go there". 

With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet

you're too smart to go down any not-so-good street

And you may not find any 

you'll want to go down.

In that case, of course, 

you'll head straight out of town.

It's opener there

in the wide open air.

Out there things can happen

and frequently do

to people as brainy

and footsy as you.

And when things start to happen

don't worry. Don't stew.

Just go right along.

You'll start happening too.

.....

On and on you will hike

and I know you'll hike far

and face up to your problems

whatever they are.

You'll get mixed up of course,

as you already know.

You'll get mixed up

with many strange birds as you go.

So be sure when you step.

Step with care and great tact

and remember that Life's

 a Great Balancing Act.

Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. 

And never mix up your right foot with your left.

And will you succeed?

Yes! You will, indeed!

(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)

KID, YOU'LL MOVE MOUNTAINS. 

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting.

So, get on your way!"