Theodore Roethke - April 1, Iyengar II & I

More Roethke I know, but I thought these “Childrens’ Poems” were perfect for April Fool’s Day. The best children’s literature is is for grown ups!

The Hippo

A Head or Tail—which does he lack?

I think his Forward's coming back!

He lives on Carrots, Leeks and Hay;

He starts to yawn—it takes All Day—

The Lizard

The Time to Tickle a Lizard.

Is Before, or Right After, a Blizzard.

Now the place to begin

Is just under his Chin,_

And here's more Advice:

Don't Poke more than Twice

At an Intimate Place like his Gizzard.