Caroline Dellosso may be the youngest poet you’ve never heard of, but you will hear of her one day. She’s eight years old, and she’s started to write poetry. Her dad, author Mike Dellosso, decided to post a couple of her poems on his web site, and we were so impressed with what a good poet she already is that we decided to feature her here for National Poetry Month. Caroline lives with her family in Pennsylvania.
We have two poems by Caroline Dellosso.
Me In the Mirror
My reflection in the mirror
Told me one day.
“I’ll see you.”
And he did.
One day I walked past him
And we both said,
“Wait, where is my mom?”
And finally I said,
“Oh, she went to the bathroom,
Lets’ talk about something else.”
And he said, “OK.”
I said, “Let’s talk about you doing
Everything I do and say.”
“No way!”
Sigh, oh well.
Ants in My Pants
I have ants in my pants,
I really do.
They’re always laying eggs.
They run in my pants
And it tickles, because
I have ants in my pants!
And the ants aren’t moving
to different pants.
My mom doesn’t believe
I have ants in my pants.
I said, “I never changed my pants,
That’s why
I have ants in my pants!”
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Thomas Smith says
Wow! She’s already better than most of the poets I know. Great job!!
Shawna Franklin says
Wonderful poems Caroline! i can’t wait to see what else you are able to come up with!
Susan Snodgrass says
Caroline,
Your poems are just wonderful! You are a very talented young lady and I hope this is only the beginning for you.
Susan Snodgrass
Deb Moss says
Caroline, these are great! I really like “Ants in My Pants.” Keep up the good work.
ben says
Great stuff, are you sure she is only eight?? 🙂 Writing must run in the family, her Dad is pretty good himself.
Aunt Beth says
Wow! Loved, LOVED, “Me in the Mirror”. Thanks for sharing with all of us, and letting Dad post your poetry.
Maureen Doallas says
Love “Ants in My Pants”.
Keep writing, Caroline! You have a great future.
Carla Gade says
What a fantastic job on your poetry, Caroline. Keep writing!