Sheldon allan silverstein poems turkey

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    13 Most Popular Poems by Shel Silverstein

    • The Little Boy And The Old Man

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      Shel Silverstein (1930-1999) is a poet known for his wonderful and funny poems for children.

      But, many of his poems contain nuggets of wisdom for adults as well. In this poignant poem, the poet illustrates the indignities of growing old.

      Sheldon allan silverstein poems turkey

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      • The "little old man" has reverted back to a "little boy" and his own children now treat him as a little boy.

      Said the little boy, sometimes I drop my spoon.
      Said the little old man, I do that too.
      The little boy whispered, I wet my pants.
      I do too, laughed the old man.

      Said the little boy, sometimes I drop my spoon.
      Said the little old man, I do that too.
      The little boy whispered, I wet my pants.
      I do too, laughed the 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