Emmett Lee Dickinson's poem "On this wondrous page" (below on the left) was one of the inspirations for the "Where's Waldo" series of books. Dickinson's poem inspired his third cousin Emily Dickinson to pen her poem "On this wondrous sea" (below on the right).
By Emmett Lee Dickinson: On this wondrous page Strolling silently, Ho! Waldo, ho! Knowest thou the book Where all readers look – Till the search is o'er? In your peaceful jaunt Many the souls that haunt – The pace is fast – Thither I search for thee – Man Ho! Remarkably! You’re found at last! | By Emily Dickinson: On this wondrous sea Sailing silently, Ho! Pilot, ho! Knowest thou the shore Where no breakers roar – Where the storm is o'er? In the peaceful west Many the sails at rest – The anchors fast – Thither I pilot thee – Land Ho! Eternity! Ashore at last! |