Homework. i need to know this as soon as possible and please provide the lines that show the tone or theme.. Shel Silverstein Homework Poem. "People Zoo" by Shel Silverstein from his children's book, Falling Up I got grabbed by the elk and the caribou They tied me up with a vine lassoo And whisked me away to Animaloo,. Homework O Homework. 539.596.721.8.. What's the tone and theme of "homework machine" by shel silverstein. by Shel Silverstein people zoo by shel silverstein. The Homework Machine Poem by Shel Silverstein.Is this just a simple children's poem or can we read more into it? Is the rain just rain or does it represent something else? Who is the speaker?. I'll post the Poem: Picture Puzzle Piece By Shel Silvertein One picture puzzle piece Lyin' on the sidewalk, One picture puzzle piece Soakin' in the rain.. HELP! I need to find Shel Silverstein poems that have different poetic divises... plz read more. - Shel si