Best Briggs Poems

Mrs Briggs' cat.

There's plenty to do in our neighborhood,
with games and places to explore.
But you really should run, 
'cause the trouble's begun,
when you hear that "meow" at your door.

A cute little tabby cat sits on the step,
all fluffy and gentle as can be.
Just try not...

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Floating, adrift in icy water; like discarded driftwood
(his Commander, Warrand, bravely stepped aside to let him pass)
the sole survivor so thought Ted; of the proud and mighty Hood.
Then came Bill, and Bob, three, from one thousand four hundred eighteen
ripped and torn apart from Admirals to...

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Raymond Briggs of 'Snowman' fame
in childrens books he made his name
His  illustrations were wordless
silent humour  usp I'd guess...

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