Inspired by Dr. Suess

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So I was at Universal orlando resort, riding the Cat in the hat ride. (Against my will) And some how it inspired me to write a creepy poem about it. I'm not really a poet but whatever. wanted to share it with you guys.

"The Hat Man"

The sun had gone down, the moon full and bright;
The forest was silent, with no one in sight.

Within a small cottage, in the forest so deep;
the old hat man, would come when you sleep.

The wind would blow fierce, a knock on the door;
dark shadow figures, across the wood floor.

It isn’t a dream, and you’re not insane;
all of your efforts will all go in vain.

The door would creak open, the hat man is through;
with him his minions, thing one and thing two.

As they move through the cottage, you already knew;
Your bargain was up, and a payment is due.

The hat man moves swift, with his minions along;
Laughing and dancing while singing their song.

“The hat man is here, to collect what you owe;
You get what you give, you reap what you sow.”

“He does not want riches, and does not want gold;
all he does want, is your innocent soul.”

This is the end, your short life has past;
A deal with the hat man, never will last.

You look back on your life, your deeds big and small;
Then question yourself, was it worth it at all.

So heed this fair warning, do all that you can;
And never make a deal, with the old hat man.
 
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thanks for posting.

i think you mean in vain.

unless you're talking about a junkie. all their efforts do go in vein.
 

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my pleasure. it's a cute work for a non-poet. i think the creepy vibe you're going for is undermined by the sing-songiness of the rhyme scheme, but it's a fun twist on a classic.
 

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Sometimes creepy can be brought out by contrasting with a sing song rhythm. Thing One and Thing Two are proper nouns. I'm sure they are also copyrighted or trademarked. If you could cut the names, you might be able to rework this to make it publishable for children. After all, The Cat ain't the only classic kids' character with hats. There is something a little creepy about him though, ask the fish.
 
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