Clarence Poem by Shel Silverstein

Clarence

Rating: 2.9


Clarence Lee from Tennessee
Loved the commercials he saw on TV.
He watched with wide believing eyes
And bought everything they advertised --
Cream to make his skin feel better
Spray to make his hair look wetter
Bleach to make his white things whiter
Stylish jeans that fit much tighter.
Toothpaste for his cavities,
Powder for his doggie's fleas,
Purple mouthwash for his breath,
Deodorant to stop his sweat.
He bought each cereal they presented,
Bought each game that they invented.
Then one day he looked and saw
'A brand-new Maw, a better Paw!
New, improved in every way --
Hurry, order yours today!'
So, of course, our little Clarence
Sent off for two brand-new parents.
The new ones cam in the morning mail,
The old ones he sold at a garage sale.
And now they all are doing fine:
His new folks treat him sweet and kind,
His old ones work in an old coal mine.
So if your Maw and Paw are mean,
And make you eat your lima beans
And make you wash and make you wait
And never let you stay up late
And scream and scold and preach and pout,
That simply means they're wearing out.
So send off for two brand-new parents
And you'll be happy as little Clarence.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
18 14 May 2021

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Sylvia Frances Chan 04 May 2021

2) 5 Stars for this entertaining poem. Shel is always faithful to the rhyming poetry. Amazing! 5 Stars and to My Favourites.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 04 May 2021

Most deserving as The Modern Poem Of The Day. Beautiful end rhymes and a kindest story, bit cynical. I know the poems of ShelmSilverstein constantly as brilliant poems with a humorous undertone. I have enjoyed them constantly whenever I read.

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van hew 20 April 2021

van bo jark ork ik hazel fel nerg jihopy

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Marilyn Dongmo Tsakem 06 February 2019

I love this poem! It is full of comedy and laughter!

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