TRIBUTE TO A SHEL • by Paul Ingrassia

for Silverstein

Giving
tree shaded him
from attic to sidewalk’s
end — and now, the world is missing
a piece.

Paul Ingrassia is a leftover eighties metal-head hippie from New York with a passion for reading and writing short poetry and flash fiction. He was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2006 for his cinquain poem “Adelaide Crapsey”. His poetry, fiction, and/or articles have appeared in Amaze, Sketchbook, Necrotic Tissue, Flashshot, Mirror of Isis, and a variety of other print and web publications. He fantasizes that one day he will earn a living with his writing.

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TRIBUTE TO A SHEL • by Paul Ingrassia, 3.9 out of 5 based on 12 ratings
Posted on April 22, 2009 in Cinquain, Literary, Poems
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7 Responses to “TRIBUTE TO A SHEL • by Paul Ingrassia”


  1. Amy Corbin Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 5:31 am

    Nice poem. I have never really like that kid. I have always thought that the book should have been called “The Taking Boy”.

  2. PSC Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 5:33 am

    A lovely and fitting tribute to Shel! You worked his titles and themes in beautifully.

  3. Sharon Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 8:55 am

    I think Shel would have liked this.

  4. K.C. Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 9:05 am

    Isn’t it the truth. :(

  5. Joyce Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    A fitting tribute indeed. I also believe he would have liked it.

  6. Greg Schwartz Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 11:50 am

    nice little tribute, I enjoyed it.

  7. Paul Ingrassia Says:
    May 6th, 2009 at 2:32 pm

    Thanks to everyone for their votes and comments. Very much appreciated! I truly hope Mr. Silverstein would have liked it.

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