Garvey's Choice

Garvey's Choice — page 1 — For Deborah Taylor and all librarians who labor on behalf of our children

Garvey's Choice — page 2 — IT FIGURES When I was seven and crazy for Mr Spock a Star Trek lunch box was all I craved Instead Dad bought one blaring the logo of some football team I’d never even heard of I shoved that thing in the coal black of my closet then celebrated with cake

Garvey's Choice — page 3 — ORIGAMI Mom’s got a talent for origami but she can’t fold me into the jock Dad wants me to be At least she knows not to try

Garvey's Choice — page 4 — ANGIE Angie’s the athlete Why should I compete with her Why can’t Garvey be like his sister I heard Dad ask when I was eight Mom said That’s the wrong question Ask Garvey what interests him Talk to him honey Yeah Dad I thought Talk to me But will he I wish I knew

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