The Voice by Shel Silverstein

This poem was published in Revolting Rhymes, a collection of six Roald Dahl poems published in 1982. Each poem is a parody of a traditional folk tale. He provides a re-interpretation and surprise ending instead of the traditional happily-ever-after ending. In this poem with gory twists, Roald Dahl combines the characters in the Three Little Pigs story with Little Red Riding Hood.

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…

My favorite. Makes me want to cuddle up. Poem by the one and only Shel Silverstein.

Batty! By Shel Silverstein <3

Shel Silverstein going dark on this one…

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"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