Poems With Lois Letchford: Shel Silverstein - Medusa

6 Oct 2020 · 1 min

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In this short YouTube segment, the host introduces Lois Letchford, highlighting her credentials as the author of Reversed: A Memoir and a literacy problem‑solver. The video then proceeds to a live reading of Shel Silverstein’s whimsical poem “Medusa” from his collection Falling Up, delivering the poem’s playful lines about a chaotic hairdo. After the reading, the speaker thanks the audience and encourages viewers—especially children—to like, subscribe, and share the video with others.

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Hello, Lois Letchford, author of the book Reversed: A Memoir and literacy problem solver, reading from Shel Silverstein's Falling Up. Medusa. Coil and hiss, writhe and twist, my hairdo won't get done, 'cause one hair's hissing ponytail and one yells simple bun. One whispers cornrows and screams bangs. Just wash and dry it! No! Curl and tie it! Bleach and dry it! And how am I to fix my hair if my hair will not keep quiet? Thank you. Hit like, hit subscribe, and share with other children.