* First-person narration: This is the most common type of narration in his poems, where the speaker directly addresses the reader using "I" or "me" (e.g., "Where the Sidewalk Ends", "The Giving Tree").
* Second-person narration: Silverstein also employs "you" to directly address the reader, often offering playful or insightful commentary on everyday situations (e.g., "The Giving Tree", "A Boy Named Sue").
Third-person omniscient is rare in Silverstein's poetry. This narrative technique allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters, and Silverstein's focus on whimsical and childlike perspectives usually calls for a more direct, personal narration.
While it's difficult to pinpoint specific poems that strictly adhere to third-person omniscient, some poems might have elements of it, like "The Missing Piece" or "The Crocodile" where the narrator provides insights into the characters' minds.
However, the core of Silverstein's poetry lies in its direct, engaging, and often humorous connection with the reader, achieved through first and second-person narration.