IF THE WHOLE WORLD WAS SILLY (Tribute to Shel Silverstein)
by Marie Elena
If the whole world was silly, you know what I’d eat?
Worm Fettuccini, right off of the street.
Some caramelized whiskers of catfish today;
Tomorrow, perhaps a nice leather fillet.
A handful of gravel from Mr. Green’s drive,
With honey bee’s knees from an elephant’s hive.
Gallons of hazelnut-chocolate-bean chili.
That’s what I’d eat if the whole world was silly.
If the whole world was silly, you know what I’d wear?
An upside-down tuba, and one for a spare.
A glove on my foot, and two socks on one hand,
Yesterday’s junk mail; fresh peach skin (or canned).
My big sister’s homework, my Uncle Jim’s lures,
And maybe that G.I. Joe lunch pail of yours.
Oversized dentures from Great, Great Aunt Milly.
That’s what I’d wear if the whole world was silly.
If the whole world was silly, you know what I’d do?
I’d unzip the sky to let hippos skip through.
I’d hop into books, and I’d flip through my bed.
I’d butter my face, and smooth lip balm on bread.
I’d plant fish from seed, and teach star fruit to swim.
Then I’d color each glare with a nice shade of dim.
Everyone’s name would end with “The Frilly,”
If I was the queen, and the whole world was silly.
(c) Marie Elena Good, 2009
Inspired by “If the World was Crazy” by Shel Silverstein
Oh here it IS!! Silly ME!! 😉
Ahhh, loved it before and still loving it now! And yes, it SHOULD be a kids picture book! When it’s picked up for publishing, I want to be on the pre-order list. ❤
Thank you!!
This is great, Marie Elena. I soooooo love silly. My favorite lines are:
If the whole world was silly, you know what I’d do?
I’d unzip the sky to let hippos skip through.
I’d hop into books, and I’d flip through my bed.
I’d butter my face, and smooth lip balm on bread.
Thanks so much, Linda! 😀
I can’t find the comment box at the end of the strand here but Linda zeroed in on my favorite part too!! LOVE this poem and you, Marie!!! ♥
Thank you, and love you back!
OH!
You KNOW I love this!
Yes, I do.
You KNOW I love this,
as well as silly you!
Awww! You make me heart-happy, De!
This needs to be a children’s book! So much talent
Wow. Thank you sooo much, Stella. Wow …
…caramelized whiskers of catfish…
mmmmmmm
This is great, Marie! Doctor would be proud.
🙂
Hahaha! Hey there, David! Fancy meeting you here! 😀
Love this! Treasure. Thanks for sharing it again since I didnt know you then.
Thanks so much, Damon!