My photo has nothing to do with the poem, just liked the flowers, and the poem brought me a smile. I hope it does for you too.
Grumpledump's Song
by
Shel Silverstein
Days are too long,
Sunshine's too hot,
Wind is too strong.
Clouds are too fluffy,
Grass is too green,
Ground is too dusty,
Sheets are too clean.
Stars are too twinkly,
Moon is too high,
Water's too drippy,
Sand is too dry.
Rocks are too heavy,
Feathers too light,
Kids are too noisy,
Shoes are too tight.
Folks are too happy,
Singin' their songs.
Why can't they see it?
Everything's wrong!
I think Shel Silverstein has written some really good poems. Not just for kids, but adults can learn something from them too!
ReplyDeleteI agree Ginny.
DeleteP.S. This poem makes me think he was talking about how some people are never happy, no matter how good things are.
ReplyDeleteI think you have something there.
DeleteSmiling. We have all known one. And, dare I say it, sometimes most of us have been one.
ReplyDeleteVery true :)
DeleteThis is too funny. I shall have to send this to my granddaughter. Thank you for sharing this chuckle.
ReplyDeleteI am happy you enjoyed it enough to send to your granddaughter. Thank you Kay :)
DeleteI once worked with someone who didn't have one positive streak in her body. Strangely enough, I learned things from her.
ReplyDeleteThat is very interesting Valerie.
DeleteLOL that sounds like a farmer to me, nothing ever seems to be just perfect for them there is always too much sun or too much rain. Take care Diane
ReplyDeleteGreat input Diane.
DeleteI like Shel Silverstein. He wrote the famous song "A Boy Named Sue" which was made a hit by Johnny Cash.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
He was a favorite of mine too. Never knew about the song. Thanks for that little snippet Victor.
DeleteI LOVE THE POEM and it is so MEEEEE... my first time reading it. thanks. beautiful floweres JUST BECAUSE
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, glad you enjoyed :)
DeleteShel Silverstein is one of my favorites. I used his material for middle school English.
ReplyDeleteThat’s great Red :)
DeleteCute poem and pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gigi!
DeleteI like both!
ReplyDeleteThank you William.
Deletehaha fun poem, we should lighten up right?
ReplyDeleteIt did give me pause for thought :)
DeleteI liked your photo and I like the poem too.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
So glad Jan, all the best to you too.
DeleteShel Silverstein did have a way with words that's for sure. This was a good one, Denise, and the flowers are lovely too!
ReplyDeleteHe certainly did and glad you enjoyed them Dorothy.
DeleteLove a lot of his poems...I had not read this one. I am trying to think of the one that Lorelei loves and my mind is blank...but if I think of it, I will come back and tell you.
ReplyDeleteMe too Rose, did you ever remember what Lorelei’s favorite was?
DeleteLove the flowers too, but aren't there too many? :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe so but they were in an area in Colonial Williamsburg, near where all the shops were. This photo only showed a small portion of the planting area.
DeleteLoved this! The best poems for children are the ones that can be enjoyed by the adults in the family too. Shel Silverstein was the master at this!
ReplyDeleteThat makes me happy Sally, and I agree.
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