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Poor Angus Lyrics by Shel Silverstein

Where the Sidewalk Ends (book)

1974

Oh what do you do, poor Angus,
When hunger makes you cry?
"I fix myself an omelet, sir,
Of fluffy clouds and sky."



Oh what do you wear, poor Angus,
When winds blow down the hills?
"I sew myself a warm cloak, sir,
Of hope and daffodils."



Oh who do you love, poor Angus,
When Catherine's left the moor?
"Ah, then, sir, then’s the only time
I feel I'm really poor."

About “Poor Angus” by Shel Silverstein

Read the complete lyrics to "Poor Angus" by Shel Silverstein from the album "Where the Sidewalk Ends (book)" in 1974. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Non-Music, Poetry.

"Poor Angus" is performed by Shel Silverstein. from the album "Where the Sidewalk Ends (book)" in 1974 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Poor Angus", explore more songs by Shel Silverstein using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Poor Angus" is credited to Shel Silverstein. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Poor Angus" appears on "Where the Sidewalk Ends (book)" in 1974.

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