I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one, But I can tell you, anyhow, I’d rather see than be one!

The original "Purple Cow", from 1895 "Purple Cow" is a short nonsense poem by American writer Gelett Burgess. It was first published in 1895.

"The Purple Cow" remains a popular and widely recognized poem, thanks to its humor and its ability to evoke a sense of childlike wonder. Its enduring appeal suggests its effectiveness in capturing the absurd and unexpected aspects of life.

‘The Purple Cow’ by Gelett Burgess is a short and humorous poem about a speaker’s opinion on a purple cow. The speaker begins this poem by noting that they’ve never seen a purple cow. This should strike readers as funny as no one has ever seen such a creature.

Dec 12, 2009 · "The Purple Cow!" by Gelett Burgess is a whimsical poem that first gained popularity in the late 19th century, specifically during the 1890s. As a light-hearted work of children's literature, it embodies an imaginative and playful spirit.

May 13, 2011 · Read, review and discuss the The Purple Cow poem by Gelett Burgess on Poetry.com

"The Purple Cow" is reprinted from A Nonsense Anthology. Ed. Carolyn Wells. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1915. Complete text of the poem by Gelett Burgess.

I NEVER saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see than be one. Some time later…. Ah, yes, I wrote the "Purple Cow"— I'm Sorry, now, I wrote it; But I can tell you Anyhow I'll Kill you if you Quote it!

Nov 26, 2023 · “Purple Cow” is a short humorous poem by Gelett Burgess, first published in 1895 in his book “The Lark.” The poem is well-known for its whimsical take on the absurdity of seeing a cow of an unusual color. The famous first stanza of the poem goes: I’d rather see than be one!”

The Purple Cow by Gelett Burgess - I NEVER SAW A PURPLE COW, I NEVER HOPE TO SEE ONE; BUT I CAN TELL YOU, ANYHOW, I'D RATHER SEE THAN BE ONE!