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PUT SOMETHING IN
by Shel Silverstein
Draw a crazy picture,
Write a nutty poem,
Sing a mumble-jumble song,
Whistle through a comb.
Do a loony-goony dance
'Cross the kitchen floor,
Put something silly in the world
That ain't been there before.
Thought I'd try to illustrate to one of my favorite poets. Expect a few more of these.
John Cox is a painter, cartoonist, and illustrator for hire. For information about purchasing existing work or commissioning new work, contact him by e-mail at john555cox [at] hotmail.com.
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Comments (5)
This is great, John. I live in Jerusalem and teach little kids English, so I have a fondness for Shel Silverstein also -- I'm sure my students will love your accompanying picture.
We frequently take time to be silly; and I think they learn more when we're being silly than than they ever do with serious work.
I have enjoyed the Cox & Forkum site for some time and it frequently makes my day -- this art site adds to the fun.
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Posted by Yocheved Menashe | June 22, 2007 8:21 AM
Posted on June 22, 2007 08:21
That man (Silverstein) actually came to my elementary school when I was a little kid. He was awesome...I always enjoyed his illustrations as well as John's.
Posted by Garrett | June 22, 2007 5:47 PM
Posted on June 22, 2007 17:47
I'd love to see your take on Odgen Nash.
Posted by Jonathan C. Hohensee | June 22, 2007 11:23 PM
Posted on June 22, 2007 23:23
Funky. I like it.
Posted by Kukn | June 24, 2007 12:42 PM
Posted on June 24, 2007 12:42
Nice. Looks like the definition of "madcap".
Posted by Josh | June 27, 2007 4:04 PM
Posted on June 27, 2007 16:04