“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 Silverstein
Shel Silverstein
American poet
Sheldon Allan “Shel” Silverstein was an American poet, singer-songwriter, cartoonist, screenwriter, and author of children’s books. He styled himself as Uncle Shelby in some works. Wikipedia
Born: September 25, 1930, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: May 10, 1999, Key West, Florida, United States
Spouse: Susan Taylor Hastings (m. ?–1975)
Education: Roosevelt High School
Quotes
Tell me I’m clever, Tell me I’m kind, Tell me I’m talented, Tell me I’m cute, Tell me I’m sensitive, Graceful and wise, Tell me I’m perfect – But tell me the truth.
Never explain what you do. It speaks for itself. You only muddle it by talking about it.
If the track is tough and the hill is rough, THINKING you can just ain’t enough!
Whaddaya Say?