The laureateship [of U.S. Children's Poet] has brought me a couple of appealing contracts, including my first anthology, the 200-poem The National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry.Apart from the increased travel, I won't let anything interfere with writing poetry. — J. Patrick Lewis Copy Share Image
I have always believed that poems beg to be read aloud, even if the reader is in a world all her own. — J. Patrick Lewis Copy Share Image
The Ladybug wears no disguises. She is just what she advertises. A speckled spectacle of spring, A fashion statement on the wing.... A miniature… — J. Patrick Lewis Copy Share Image
Spotted Park Bench I am a park bench. Ordinary words cannot express my thoughts on birds. — J. Patrick Lewis Copy Share Image
“The Universal Turtle Verse I spend the day nibbling rent-free Underneath the Giving Tree. Me, Rirty Dat and Snerry Jake Show Runny Babbit how… — J. Patrick Lewis Copy Share Image
"Chocolate mustache" is from a line in the book. It's my favorite title (chosen by me), so I'm pleased that Never Spit was tossed. — J. Patrick Lewis Copy Share Image
Libraries Are Neccessary Gardens, Unsurpassed At Growing Excitement — J. Patrick Lewis Copy Share Image
A great book is a homing device For navigating paradise. A good book somehow makes you care About the comfort of a chair. A… — J. Patrick Lewis Copy Share Image
I won't be sad too often, If they bury me in the library With bookworms in my coffin. — J. Patrick Lewis Copy Share Image
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