The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Be Kind to Stegosauruses

Be kind to the poor stegosaurus;
His troubles are greater than yours.
His skin is all spiky and porous
And skyscrapers shake when he snores.

Be sweet as the honeyest bee is.
Remember he isn't to blame.
If you were a monster like he is,
You, too, 'd be extinct, out of shame.

About the Writer


Max Gutmann

Max Gutmann has contributed to Cricket, Lighten Up Online, Light, The Spectator and lots of magazines with Review in their titles. His plays have been performed throughout the U.S. and elsewhere. His book There Was a Young Girl from Verona sold several copies.