The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Color Poems

Dreamy Blue

Happiness, hugs, love
Peace on earth
Similarities not differences
You before me


Copper Courage

Everyday in every trouble
Standing firm even if alone
Doing the right thing with hope
Loving, learning, living


Purple Mist

Blocking out noise/hate of the world
Being kind and humble
Standing firm on right and wrong
Joy in peaceful times

About the Writer


Shirley Thacker

Shirley is from Indiana and taught for forty-two years. Teaching was her passion.  After retirement, writing has become Shirley's newest passion. Looking for places to submit poetry is new, exciting and the inspiration for her adventures. Her poems are written in homage to her late husband who encouraged Shirley to write. The topics she loves are: farm life, nature, colors, goldendoodles, learning, finding joy in the most unexpected places, reading, friends, and kindness ... among others.