Silly Poems

[kerrinne]

I came across some books of poetry that are so absolutely divine.  They remind me of Shel Silverstein and bring to mind those days of thumbing through my late Grandmother's books of limericks by Edward Lear (see Book of Nonsense).  They are a great laugh, and so if you need one this would be a dandy to have around the house or to give to someone that needs a smile:

http://www.amazon.com/Something-Big-Has-Been-Here/dp/B000AI4K4E/ref=pd_sim_b_1 - Something Big Has Been Here

and

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0688022715/secreondeman-20/  - The New Kid on the Block

Here's a poem from Something Big Has Been Here that Victoria and I love:

I Wave Good-bye When Butter Flies

I wave good-bye when butter flies,
and cheer a boxing match,
I've often watched my pillow fight,
I've sewn a cabbage patch,
I like to dance at basket balls
or lead a rubber band,
I've marvelled at a spelling bee,
I've helped a peanut stand.

It's possible a pencil points,
but does a lemon drop?
Does coffee break or chocolate kiss,
and will a soda pop?
I share my milk with drinking straws,
my meals with chewing gum,
and should I see my pocket change,
I'll hear my kettle drum.

It makes me sad when lettuce leaves,
I laugh when dinner rolls,
I wonder if the kitchen sinks
and if a salad bowls,
I've listened to a diamond ring,
I've waved a football fan,
and if a chimney sweeps the floor,
I'm sure the garbage can.

Jack Prelutsky