The Little Boy and the Old Man

[auntAgonist]

The Little Boy and the Old Man
Shel Silverstein

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.

[givemebackmycountry]

1. Well, that made my eyes tear up, thanks! Great post! n/t

[auntAgonist]

2. you're welcome.

I thought it to be quite profound.

:)

:hi:

[trof]

4. same here

Thanks auntie.

[auntAgonist]

3. because

I like it :)

:hi:

[immoderate]

5. My Favorite Silverstein:

Beware of the One-Legged Zantz,
Consider his feelings,
Don't ask him to dance.


--IMM

[trof]

7. You can't get me, old slithergedee,

No you ca

[Doctor_J]

6. The world got a little less happy

well SHel went away. My girls have 4-5 of his collections, plus The Giving Tree.