This month marks the tenth anniversary of Shel Silverstein’s death. I grew up with his books and I must say that he still is one of the most original poet/artist/songwriters I have ever been exposed to.  His official site has some great animations with voice recordings by Shel himself - www.shelsilverstein.com Here is one of my favorite poems from “Where the Sidewalk Ends” -

Pirate Captain Jim
“Walk the plank,” says Pirate Jim.
“But Captain Jim, I cannot swim.”
“Then you must steer us through the gale.”
“But Captain Jim, I cannot sail.”
“Then down with the galley slaves you go.”
“But Captain Jim, I cannot row.”
“Then you must be the pirate’s clerk.”
“But Captain Jim, I cannot work.”
“Then a pirate captain you must be.”
“Thank you, Jim,” says Captain Me.