Strickland Gillilan

thumb| Strickland W. Gillilan (1869–1954) was an American journalist, author, poet, humorist and speaker. He is most famous for the poem "The Reading Mother", which remains a popular poem on Mother's Day. He is also recognized as the author of "Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes", said to be the shortest poem ever written. Quotes You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be — I had a Mother who read to me. "The Reading Mother" (early 20th c.) Adam Had 'em. "Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes" (early 20th c.) External links Category:1869 births Category:1954 deaths Category:Journalists from Ohio Category:Poets from the United States Category:Humorists from the United States