The Little Boy and the Old Man Said the little boy, "Sometimes I drop my spoon." Said the old man, "I do that too." The little boy whispered, "I wet my pants." I do that too," laughed the little old man. Said the little boy, "I often cry." The old man nodded, "So do I." But worst of all," said the boy, "it seems Grown-ups don't pay attention to me." And he felt the warmth of a wrinkled old hand. I know what you mean," said the little old man.
Just 'cause somethin' ain't been done Don't mean it can't be did. - Shel Silverstein
Just 'cause somethin' ain't been done Don't mean it can't be did.
- Shel Silverstein
If you're a bird, be an early bird. But if you're a worm, sleep late. - Shel Silverstein
If you're a bird, be an early bird. But if you're a worm, sleep late.
There are no happy endings. Endings are the saddest part, So just give me a happy middle And a very happy start. - Shel Silverstein
There are no happy endings. Endings are the saddest part, So just give me a happy middle And a very happy start.
Never explain what you do. It speaks for itself. You only muddle it by talking about it. - Shel Silverstein
Never explain what you do. It speaks for itself. You only muddle it by talking about it.
I asked the Zebra, are you black with white stripes? Or white with black stripes? And the zebra asked me, Are you good with bad habits? Or … - Shel Silverstein
I asked the Zebra, are you black with white stripes? Or white with black stripes? And the zebra asked me, Are you good with bad habits? Or …
The Voice There is a voice inside of you That whispers all day long, "I feel this is right for me, I know that this is wrong." No teacher, preacher, … - Shel Silverstein
The Voice There is a voice inside of you That whispers all day long, "I feel this is right for me, I know that this is wrong." No teacher, preacher, …
Underneath my outside face There's a face that none can see. A little less smiley, A little less sure, But a whole lot more like me. - Shel Silverstein
Underneath my outside face There's a face that none can see. A little less smiley, A little less sure, But a whole lot more like me.
What did the carrot say to the wheat? Lettuce rest, I'm feeling beet. - Shel Silverstein
What did the carrot say to the wheat? Lettuce rest, I'm feeling beet.
i made myself a snowball As perfect as can be. I thought I'd keep it as a pet, And let it sleep with me. I made it some pajamas And a pillow for it's… - Shel Silverstein
i made myself a snowball As perfect as can be. I thought I'd keep it as a pet, And let it sleep with me. I made it some pajamas And a pillow for it's…
Login to join the discussion
Login to join the discussion