Jim, my squib had nothing to do with Dr Seuss. Here's the story, which is two thousand years old. I ripped off an at-sight translation from 1680 of the following by Martial.
Non amo te, Sabidi, nec possum dicere quare.
Hoc tantum possum dicere: non amo te,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_do_n...e,_Doctor_Fell
I actually am jealous of Collins, big time jealous. "Sailing Around the Room"! That's a hard title to beat. It has all his best qualities, presented swiftly and imaginatively. Professional envy ... ! I'm sorry that I really don't care for the piece you linked. Can we still be friends?
Of Course, (my first book, available from Kelsey Books and on Amazon, $19, a great gift to oneself) we can.
Your highly verbal responses on Eratosphere are a treasure. You always find kind words to say.
Until next time, Best, Allen