Snowball
I made myself a snowball
As perfect as could be.
I thought I'd keep it as a pet
And let it sleep with me.
I made it some pajamas
And a pillow for its head.
Then last night it ran away,
But first it wet the bed.
Commentary
I’ve received several theme submissions; rather than risk an overdose I’ve decided to wait a while and then run another series of narrative poems. In the mean time, on with your regular Minstrels…
‘Snowball’ is Silverstein at his aww-inspiring best. I know of very few people who can enter a child’s world with such a combination of insight, humour and oh-so-deceptive simplicity - even ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ doesn’t have that convincingly natural “if a kid had the talent, this is what he might write” feel to it. I can just picture a parent keeping a very straight face and sympathising with the child - and I’m very glad there’s nothing to stop me from laughing out loud.
— Martin
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Barbara McCuen · 16 December 2003
i love this poem it is sooooo cute i love all your poems megan sapp, 11
chaleroi pa 15022
keep writing poems :)
Barbara McCuen · 18 January 2004
oh yeah you made this on my b-day 1 year ago
Rod Jackson · 26 January 2004
Emily,
This is my most favorite poem in the whole intire world.
Christa · 17 April 2005
I love this poem so much. I memorized it and there’s this poetry festival tomorrow that I’m reciting it at.
Foley Trent · 23 April 2005
i love this poem. It is very creative and fun.
–emma
JEFFREY A DAY · 10 October 2005
my feelings towrd this poem make me very happy.. and make me want to go and make a snowball.
love this peom one of my favorites
TennisGirl9487 · 14 March 2007
that was so cool’