The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Bird Bath

Out the door,
down the path
little birds take a bath.

Splashing loud so all can hear,
they don’t see who’s creeping near.

Flapping wings cease to flounce
when hungry Cat starts to pounce.

About the Writer


Sarah Steinbacher

Growing up Sarah wanted to be a teacher, writer, mom, and lawyer and she considers accomplishing three out of the four a win. A former national curriculum writer with an Ed.D. in education, she now enjoys writing children’s books that don’t shy away from life’s ups and downs. She lives in South Carolina with her husband, three children, three cats, and a tortoise. Follow Sarah on Twitter @SarahSteinbac11