We all will miss our favorite poet who passed away from a heart attack on May 10, 1999. He will be remembered for generations to come through the joy he will continue to bring to children and adults through his life's work. Shelly Silverstein, most commonly known as , was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1932. He is best known in children's literature for his poetry; however, he was also a cartoonist, composer, lyricist and folksinger. His poem, "The Unicorn Song", was recorded by the Irish Rovers. Other hit songs included "A Boy Named Sue" and " ....