GRANDMA
Grandma's looking weird today.
I can't believe my eyes.
Her ears are big, her fur is brown,
her teeth have grown in size.
Should I take a closer look?
Yes, I'm sure that's wise.
photo by Patrick Tubridy
SUZY LEVINSON writes poetry and picture books. Her poems have been published in several anthologies, including The Poetry Friday Anthology for Celebrations (Pomelo Books). Others have appeared (or are forthcoming) in the SCBWI Bulletin, Ladybug, and Highlights' High Five and Hello magazines. She lives in New York. You can find her online at www.suzylevinson.com, on Twitter @suzylevinson, and in IMPERFECT with the poem LOTS OF THINGS.
Yes, definitely wise. A great mini mistake-maker poem, Suzy!
ReplyDeleteGood advice for many kinds of encounters, Suzy, "take a closer look"!
ReplyDeleteMade me smile!! Great poem. :)
ReplyDeleteoops! I love this poem, especially with my current poetry focus on the same tale!
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ReplyDeleteThanks, friends!!! :)
ReplyDeleteFun poem Suzy–but that photo sure is foreboding … Be careful Red …
ReplyDeleteA great one! Definitely a closer look is the way to go. We all have to go, right? LOL
ReplyDeleteSure that's wise....famous last words for sure. Great poem and laugh and illustration pairing.
ReplyDeleteGood advice!!
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