Green Eggs and Ham Poem (Newer and Original Versions)
“Green Eggs and Ham” is a children’s book written by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) and published in 1960. The book tells the story of a character named Sam-I-Am who tries to convince another character, known simply as “the character,” to try green eggs and ham in various locations and situations.
The book was written as part of a bet between Dr. Seuss and his publisher, who challenged him to write a book using only 50 words. Dr. Seuss was able to meet this challenge and the book has since become one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, selling over 8 million copies worldwide.
The book’s main theme is the importance of trying new things and being open to new experiences, even if they seem strange or unappealing at first. The story also teaches children about the power of persistence and persuasion, as Sam-I-Am never gives up on his mission to convince the character to try the green eggs and ham.
The language of the book is simple and repetitive, making it a popular choice for early readers. The illustrations are also distinctive, with the characters depicted in Dr. Seuss’s signature style of bright colors and whimsical designs.
“Green Eggs and Ham” has been adapted into several different formats, including an animated television special and a stage musical. It has also been referenced and parodied in various forms of popular culture, cementing its place as a beloved classic in children’s literature.
Green Eggs and Ham (Newer Version)
Green eggs and ham, I will not try
But wait, what if they were pie?
Or perhaps in a cake or bread
Maybe then I’d try them, I said
With some cheese and herbs, they might be nice
Or served with bacon, that would suffice
In a salad or as a dip
I might just give them a little sip
So don’t be afraid to take a chance
Try green eggs and ham, add some romance
You might just find a tasty treat
That you’ll enjoy, it can’t be beat!
Green Eggs and Ham (Original Version)
I am Sam
I am Sam
Sam I am
That Sam-I-am
That Sam-I-am!
I do not like
That Sam-I-am
Do you like
Green eggs and ham
I do not like them,
Sam-I-am.
I do not like
Green eggs and ham.
Would you like them
Here or there?
I would not like them
Here or there.
I would not like them
Anywhere.
I do not like
Green eggs and ham.
I do not like them,
Sam-I-am.
Would you like them
In a house?
Would you like them
With a mouse?
I do not like them
In a house.
I do not like them
With a mouse.
I do not like them
Here or there.
I do not like them
Anywhere.
I do not like green eggs and ham.
I do not like them, Sam-I-am.
Would you eat them
In a box?
Would you eat them
With a fox?
Not in a box.
Not with a fox.
Not in a house.
Not with a mouse.
I would not eat them here or there.
I would not eat them anywhere.
I would not eat green eggs and ham.
I do not like them, Sam-I-am.
Would you? Could you?
In a car?
Eat them! Eat them!
Here they are.
I would not,
Could not,
In a car.
You may like them.
You will see.
You may like them
In a tree?
I would not, could not in a tree.
Not in a car! You let me be.
I do not like them in a box.
I do not like them with a fox.
I do not like them in a house.
I do not like them with a mouse.
I do not like them here or there.
I do not like them anywhere.
I do not like green eggs and ham.
I do not like them, Sam-I-am.
A train! A train!
A train! A train!
Could you, would you
On a train?
Not on a train! Not in a tree!
Not in a car! Sam! Let me be!
I would not, could not, in a box.
I could not, would not, with a fox.
I will not eat them with a mouse.
I will not eat them in a house.
I will not eat them here or there.
I will not eat them anywhere.
I do not eat green eggs and ham.
I do not like them, Sam-I-am.
Say!
In the dark?
Here in the dark!
Would you, could you, in the dark?
I would not, could not,
In the dark.
Would you, could you,
In the rain?
I would not, could not, in the rain.
Not in the dark. Not on a train,
Not in a car, Not in a tree.
I do not like them, Sam, you see.
Not in a house. Not in a box.
Not with a mouse. Not with a fox.
I will not eat them here or there.
I do not like them anywhere!
You do not like
Green eggs and ham?
I do not
Like them,
Sam-I-am.
Could you, would you,
With a goat?
I would not,
Could not.
With a goat!
Would you, could you,
On a boat?
I could not, would not, on a boat.
I will not, will not, with a goat.
I will not eat them in the rain.
I will not eat them on a train.
Not in the dark! Not in a tree!
Not in a car! You let me be!
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