I've got a couple more years on you, baby...that's all.
I've had more chances to fly and more places to fall.
And it ain't that I'm wiser...
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My last comment was totally wrong...it was not T. Graham Brown, it was Dr. Hook that has sang this poem as a lyrics. Does a great job too!
You can listen to this poem put to music by T. Graham Brown. I've known this poem for many years and never knew it was Shel Silverstein. I've only heard T. Graham Brown sing it as a lyrics.
An excellent poem with a hilarious undertone, as if he is holding the mirror in front of him. This is a fantastic poem as I have known about Silverstein.5 Stars for this brilliant Modern Powm Of The Day
I've had more chances to fly and more places to fall. And it ain't that I'm wiser... It's only that I've spent more time with my back to the wall.Here I cited few words of Shel Silverstein
He has a sing songy thing going on. This could be lyrics to a popular song
A beautiful, sonorous piece nicely put together with conviction.....