Observation

J, who is three, enjoys A Light in the Attic. O says Shel Silverstein's best poems are the ones that are really about himself. This led me to a new appreciation of his stuff.

I've never dealt draw poker

In a rowdy lumber camp.

Or got up at the count of nine

To beat the worlds champ.

I've never had my picture on

A six-cent postage stamp.

I've never scored a touchdown

On a ninety-nine yard run.

I've never winged six Daltons

With my dying brother's gun...

Or kissed Miz Jane, and rode my hoss

Into the setting sun.

Sometimes I get so depressed

'Bout what I haven't done.

—Shel Silverstein, Never