As a kid, it is more than likely you were forced to read poetry in school. Many teachers often introduced students to poetry through Shel Silverstein poems. These poems were simple to follow, fun to discuss and easy to remember. The same still holds true today. Just because you are out of school does not mean you have to forget everything you once learned.
Take a look back at some Shel Silverstein Poems, and we think you'll be surprised with how you see them as an adult.
FAQ | Shel Silverstein Poems
1. Who Is Shel Silverstein?
2. What Are Shel Silverstein Poems About?
3. Why Should People Read Shel Silverstein Poems?
4. Where Can You Buy Shel Silverstein Poems?
How We Reviewed
To make sure we got an accurate review of the top Shel Silverstein poems, we spent a significant amount of time compiling a list of poems. Once we had this list, we went over their meanings, themes, collection and publication date for each poem. We then narrowed down our list to 10 selections we felt we could recommend to anyone wanting to read a little poetry as an adult.
What We Reviewed
'Invitation'
- Meaning & Theme
- Collection/Book
- Original Date Published
The poem "Invitation" was originally published in “Where the Sidewalk Ends” on Nov. 20, 1974.
'How Many, How Much'
- Meaning & Theme
- Collection/Book
- Original Date Published
"How Many, How Much" was originally published in 1981.
'Listen to the Mustn'ts'
- Meaning & Theme
- Collection/Book
- Original Date Published
The poem "Listen to the Mustn’ts" made its original appearance with the release of “Where the Sidewalk Ends” on Nov. 20, 1974.
'Masks'
- Meaning & Theme
- Collection/Book
- Original Date Published
The poem "Masks" was originally published on Sept. 20, 2011.
'Pancake?'
- Meaning & Theme
- Collection/Book
- Original Date Published
The poem "Pancake?" was originally published on Nov. 20, 1974.
'Underface'
- Meaning & Theme
- Collection/Book
- Original Date Published
The poem "Underface" was originally published on Sept. 20, 2011.
'Something Missing'
- Meaning & Theme
- Collection/Book
- Original Date Published
The poem "Something Missing" was originally published in 1981.
'I Won't Hatch'
- Meaning & Theme
- Collection/Book
- Original Date Published
The poem "I Won’t Hatch" was originally published on Nov. 20, 1974.
'Put Something In'
- Meaning & Theme
- Collection/Book
- Original Date Published
"Put Something In" is an inspirational poem that encourages the reader to go out there and do something. It does not matter what that something is. It could be crazy, or not well done, or even something a million other people have done. But if you do it, it will be unique. You will put something valuable out into the universe that was not there before.
'Yesees and Noees'
- Meaning & Theme
- Collection/Book
- Original Date Published
The poem "Yesees and Noees" was originally published on Sept. 20, 2011.
The Verdict
Shel Silverstein poems not only withstand the boundaries of time, but also the boundaries of age. His poems are well worth another read, regardless of your current age, and could truly bring a smile to your face as you are reminded and reflect upon your approach to living life successfully and happily. Check out one, or all of our suggested Shel Silverstein poems today. You will be glad you did!