Pueriles
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Iran, Islamic Republic Of
December 22, 2007
Is there any one who dont know this poet ? i dont think so. I really glorify him, he was a true virtuoso; i want to introduce him to you so i'll be attache some of his great poems here for you to read and enjoy. even you'll become a disciple.
The Loser
from the book "Where the Sidewalk Ends" (1974)
Mama said I'd lose my head
if it wasn't fastened on.
Today I guess it wasn't
'cause while playing with my cousin
it fell off and rolled away
and now it's gone.
And I can't look for it
'cause my eyes are in it,
and I can't call to it
'cause my mouth is on it
(couldn't hear me anyway
'cause my ears are on it),
can't even think about it
'cause my brain is in it.
So I guess I'll sit down
on this rock
and rest for just a minute...
More entries: another Song (Pueriles), Shel Silverstein's poem