Ogden Nash

Ogden Nash was a much-loved American poet who is remembered for his lighthearted and humorous poems for children and adults. His pun-like style brought joy to readers across the States and around the world. Read more about Ogden Nash.

Some of Ogden Nash’s most famous poems include The Fly, The Cow, The Tale of Custard the Dragon, The Duck, and The Octopus.

A Caution to Everybody

A Word to Husbands

Always Marry an April Girl

‘Always Marry an April Girl’ by Ogden Nash is an interesting, short poem about a relationship. The speaker is celebrating his “April girl” and all her contrasting character traits.

Biography of Ogden Nash

Crossing the Border

Old Men

The Cow

The Duck

The Fly

The Germ

The Octopus

The Panther

‘The Panther’ by Ogden Nash is a children’s poem about panthers. It uses humor to depict the panther and the dangers it poses.

The People Upstairs

The Pig

The Tale of Custard the Dragon

To My Valentine