Shel Silverstein's poem "A Light in the Attic" A Light in the Attic is a book of poems by American poet, writer, and musician Shel Silverstein. The book consists of 135 poems accompanied by illustrations also created by Silverstein. It was first published by Harper & Row Junior Books in 1981 and was a bestseller for months after its publication. It was a bestseller but it has faced controversy over the years since its publication
In this attic's hidden realm, time stands still,
But not from an electric switch.
It's a magical glow, warm and fantastic,
Coming from a jar of candies rich.
Inside that jar, a rainbow resides,
Gumdrops, lollipops, and chocolate treats.
Each one a treasure, a sweet surprise,
Bringing joy with every bite that one eats.
Licorice twists in vibrant hues,
Sour gummies that make taste buds dance,
Mints that freshen and soothe,
Candies that offer a delightful chance.
In that attic's secret glow,
Candies beckon with their sugary charm.
A sweet escape, a moment to bestow,
As each candy reveals its sweet disarm.
So step inside the attic's light,
Indulge in the candy's enchanting spree.
Let the flavors take flight,
And savor the sweetness, wild and free.
As flavors burst and dance
upon the tongue.
Each candy a story waiting to fulfill,
A symphony of taste, forever young.
The jar's contents, a treasure trove untold,
Hold memories of childhood's pure delight.
Each candy holds a story to unfold,
A moment captured in sugary flight.
From cotton candy clouds to caramel dreams,
The candies ignite imagination's fire.
With every chew, the world just gleams,
As sweet desires take us higher and higher.
So let us revel in this candy's spell,
Embrace the joy it brings, unfiltered bliss.
For in this attic's secret, we can dwell,
Indulging in a world of sugary abyss.
With each confection's sugary embrace,
We find a momentary escape from time.
A taste of childhood's innocence and grace,
In candies, a world of enchantment we find.
So, step into this attic's hallowed glow,
And let the candies weave their sweetest dreams.
In their flavors, let your taste buds flow,
Immersed in the magic of sugary streams.
For in the realm of candies, we can roam,
Exploring flavors with an eager delight.
A poem written in every chew and foam,
A symphony of sweetness, pure and bright.
So, let us cherish each candy's allure,
As we indulge in their sugary delight.
In the attic's glow, memories endure,
And the magic of candies shines ever bright.
Continue to relish each candy's tale,
As they transport us to a world so sweet.
In this attic's glow, we'll never fail,
To find joy and wonder with every treat.
For in that attic, a magic exists,
Where candies turn moments bright.
A place where every candy resists,
The darkness, bringing a sugary light.
