The Oak And The Rose by Shel Silverstein

The Voice by Shel Silverstein

Considering his colorful life, it makes sense that there are some dark Shel Silverstein poem meanings, as well as some deeply witty and intentionally creepy ...

"She had blue skin. And so did he. He kept it hid And so did she. They searched for blue Their whole life through, Then passed right by- And never knew." - Shel Silverstein

What's your favorite kindness-inspired poem?#WorldPoetryDay

After yesterday’s post concerning masks, my friend Gary reminded me of a new book of poems, including one titled Masks, from the incredible imagination of the late Shel Silverstein. I’…

Verse is an inextricable part of human existence. We start exposing children to it from the moment they're born, through lullabies, Dr. Seuss books, and Sesame Street segments. But when you look back on who really unlocked the power and potential of…

Shel Silverstein going dark on this one…