The poet and illustrator’s posthumous Every Thing On It will feature 145 poems, many of which have never before been published. Here are some of those newer ones, involving ice cream, hot dogs, and macaroni.
Dirty Clothes
Some put ‘em in a washer,
Some toss ‘em in a tub,
Some dump ‘em in a laundry truck
For someone else to scrub.
Some stick ‘em in a hamper,
Some stuff ‘em in a sack.
I never worry ‘bout ‘em—
I just keep ‘em on my back.
Italian Food
Oh, how I love Italian food.
I eat it all the time,
Not just ‘cause how good it tastes
But ‘cause how good it rhymes.
Minestrone, cannelloni,
Macaroni, rigatoni,
Spaghettini, scallopini,
Escarole, braciole,
Insalata, cremolata, manicotti,
Marinara, carbonara,
Shrimp francese, Bolognese,
Ravioli, mostaccioli,
Mozzarella, tagliatelle,
Fried zucchini, rollatini,
Fettuccine, green linguine,
Tortellini, Tetrazzini,
Oops—I think I split my jeani.
[Buzzfeed via NPR]
