THE WRITE SISTERS: Poetry Friday--Early Worm

Friday, November 7, 2008

Poetry Friday--Early Worm

Early Worm

Oh if you’re a bird, be an early bird
And catch the worm for your breakfast plate.
If you’re a bird, be an early early bird
But if you’re a worm, sleep late.

--Shel Silverstein
Where the Sidewalk Ends

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: This is great! Love the picture, too,; November 7, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Tricia said...: I love Silverstein, and that is the best picture ever!; November 7, 2008 at 11:08 AM
tanita✿davis said...: Heh. I love this poem. Frankly, I'd love to be a worm and sleep late, but the early-birdness of my personality gets me up. Oh, well.

There has to be an animal that goes to bed early...?; November 7, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Yat-Yee said...: I love Silverstein too. Thanks for the chuckles.; November 7, 2008 at 12:57 PM