For those who like to read poetry with some humor...

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For those who like to read poetry with some humor...

Android 18
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since 2002-02-20

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Austrailia (My DreamLand)

0 posted 2002-03-09 05:50 AM

I know of a great poet, by the name of Shel Silverstein. That should be the correct spelling. He has published 4 books: The Giving Tree, Falling Up, Where The Sidewalk Ends, and A Light In the Attic.

I have 3 of those books and all of them are great!!!

~*~Serena~*~

Jeffrey E. Osborne
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since 2001-11-01

Posts 160
out there

1 posted 2002-03-09 06:24 AM

Yes, he is (was...

he passed away last year) an extremely talented poet who has a knack for combining hilarious subject matter with whimsical verse. He has long been one of my favorites and I have many of his books.
My favorite poem by him is "My hobby" (heh heh - "As I spit from the 26th floor...")
I highly recommend him to everyone here at Passions, especially those with children.
- Jeff

[This message has been edited by Jeffrey E. Osborne (03-09-2002 06:26 AM).]

rosepetals25

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since 2000-05-31

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2 posted 2002-03-09 10:49 PM

I have never heard of him.. but I will be sure to see what I can find

I'm sure I will enjoy it, humor is always a good thing.

Now if only I could write it LOL

Tara

Nan

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3 posted 2002-03-10 12:44 PM

If you're unfamiliar with Shel Silverstein, you're in for quite a treat...

Here's a good place to start... http://www.poets.org/poets/poets.cfm?prmID=105

rosepetals25

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4 posted 2002-03-10 01:06 AM

Thank you Nan

I will definately check it out

Tara

"My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read"
- Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home

kaile

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since 2000-02-06

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singapore

5 posted 2002-03-10 06:21 AM

i will be right behind you, Tara..

thanks for the information

Android 18
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since 2002-02-20

Posts 61
Austrailia (My DreamLand)

6 posted 2002-03-11 01:34 PM

Oh, I didn't relize he had passed away...

When I first read Falling Up, I thought is was the best book of poems, I had to read more of his. My favorite poem is 'When I was your age...' and 'Sick'. I think they're both in Falling Up.
Thanx Nan for the web addy!

~*~Serena~*~

Android 17

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since 2001-07-21

Posts 664
Winnipeg

7 posted 2002-03-29 09:08 PM

Teh---Serena...you're REALLY into this whole PiP thing, aren't you?

Others are too in love with the sound of their own voice to speak the truth...

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