The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Snowflake Art

Each snowflake falls down
with a different design.
I try hard to hold them
and keep them for mine.

But just like my snowballs
they melt in my hand—
so I’m happy they’re falling
right here where I stand!

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).