Books by Lorie Ann Grover

Books by Lorie Ann Grover
Kirkus Starred Review, Firstborn: "A fantasy that reads like a lost history tome and deftly examines issues of gender...An engrossing story with welcome depths."

Friday, December 9, 2011

Poetry Friday: Christmas Troll, Gift Tag



Did you see the holiday e-poetry collection, Gift Tag? It was compiled by Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong. I'm so happy to be in this work with other poets who write for children. Each entry was motivated by an image. You might click and purchase the book for yourself and gift it to others for just $2.99. It's spot on for little ones and older readers. Gift Tag is full of holiday memories, thoughts, and wishes you'll want to read again and again. You will love it! As a teaser, here's my entry. Happy Poetry Friday!


Tucked Between Branches
A green puff swirls
Like angel hair
Golden eyes wink
Beside warm white lights
A round belly bulges
Like a plump ornament
My Christmas tree troll
Curls a smile
And reaches out to me

Lorie Ann Grover, 2011


Gift Tag
compiled by Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong
poetrytagtime.com

3 comments:

Amy Goldman Koss said...

Aw! I LOVED my troll doll! (and your poem)

christie said...

I had a bunch of those trolls...beats Barbie ANY day!

Sylvia Vardell said...

Lorie Ann, thanks so much for your support and for your fun and playful poem. Many happy troll memories to all!