She had blue skin. And so did he. He kept it hid, And so did she. They searched for blue their whole life through, Then passed right by – And never knew.
SHEL SILVERSTEINWe can’t hold hands – someone might see. Won’t you please, Hold toes with me?
More Shel Silverstein Quotes
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Are wild strawberries really wild?
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Everything isn’t everything.
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If there is a book you want to read but isn`t written yet, write it.
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I’ve found my missin’ piece So grease my knees and fleece my bees I’ve found my missin’ piece.
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Once there was a tree, and she loved a little boy.
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He wasted his wishes on wishing.
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If you are a dreamer come sit by my fire, for we have some flax-golden tails to spin, come in, come in.
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There are no happy endings. Endings are the saddest part, so just give me a happy middle And a very happy start.
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I am writing these poems From inside a lion.
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If the track is tough and the hill is rough, thinking you can just ain’t enough.
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The baby bat Screamed out in fright, turn on the dark, I’m afraid of the light.
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When the light turns green, you go. When the light turns red, you stop. But what do you do when the light turns blue with orange and lavender spots?
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Comfortable shoes and the freedom to leave are the two most important things in life.
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And the boy loved the tree, very much. And the tree was happy.
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Once I spoke the language of the flowers, Once I understand each word the caterpillar said, Once I smiled in secret at the gossip of the starlings.
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