“Scale” by Shel Silverstein

Paraphrase:
The speaker imagines what their scale might say, convinced they have lost a lot of weight. They humorously suspect the scale would advise eating more, but they admit they cannot actually see the scale.

Attitude:
The tone is whimsical and slightly self-deprecating, with a playful exaggeration about weight and the invisibility of the scale. It evokes laughter and light-heartedness.

Shift:
The shift comes at “If I could see the scale,” where the reader realizes the speaker has not actually verified their weight loss. This twist highlights the humor in their assumptions.

Opinion:
I find this poem delightful because of its exaggerated humor and relatability. It cleverly points out how we sometimes believe what we want without evidence.

Recommendation:
Absolutely! This poem’s playful tone and witty ending would amuse anyone who is ever obsessed over their weight.