The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Moon Morning

Listen to Carol read her poem ...
Early morning silent walk
and moon beckons us
desiring attention, dressing herself
in silky clouds,
swirling like saris
draping her in softness,
ending her nighttime dance.

About the Writer


Carol Coven Grannick

Carol Coven Grannick's short fiction and poetry for children has appeared in Cricket, Ladybug, Babybug, Highlights, and Hello. Her middle grade novel in verse, Reeni's Turn, debuted in September of 2020 from Fitzroy Books/Regal House Publishing. Her poetry for adults appears/is forthcoming in multiple print and online venues, most recently including Capsule Stories, The Birmingham Arts Journal, West Texas Review, and The Write City Review (Chicago Writers Association).