The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Body Idioms

I had something to say
on the tip of my tongue,
or was it off the top of my head?
If somebody tries to pick my brain,
I’ll stick my neck out instead.

Please don’t give me
the cold shoulder,
when I offer to lend you a hand.
Why don’t you get it off your chest?
I’m all ears - I’ll understand.

Try to keep your chin up,
Try to swallow your pride.
I know you might need
some elbow room,
Just, don’t take me for a ride.

About the Writer


Val Harris

Val lives near Farnham in England. Her debut children’s poem was published online at The Dirigible Balloon, along with several others since then. Her poems have been published in The Caterpillar Magazine, Paperbound Magazine, The Toy Press and Little Thoughts Press. Her first poetry collection, A Classroom of Stars, was published at the end of 2022. She is @valpoet on Instagram and @dragontripper Val Poet on Twitter. Website: www.valharrispoet.co.uk