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, August 28, 2009

Poetry Friday: Two to Sixteen




Two to Sixteen

Furiously, you
worked to capture an image.
I still watch in awe.

Lorie Ann Grover, 2009

Happy Sweet Sixteen, Ellen!

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5 comments:

Priya said...

Wish Ellen a happy birthday for me!

Kelly Polark said...

Awww, happy birthday to the birthday girl!

Andromeda Jazmon said...

That haiku perfectly matches the expression on her face. Happy sweet sixteen!

Melissa said...

I felt as if I were also looking at my youngest one when I read the poem, capturing my experience of him perfectly in certain moments. Happy Birthday to your daughter-and what an amazing gift.

laurasalas said...

Love that intensity! Happy birthday to her:>)