The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Daisy’s Not Drunk Enough Water

Daisy’s not drunk enough water,
She’s dried herself right out.
Everyone knows, she needs a hose,
Of that there is no doubt!

Her tongue’s as rough as sandpaper,
Her skin is like a prune.
She needs to dash, to get a splash,
And it needs to happen soon!

Daisy’s hair is wilting,
She’s drooping to the ground.
She needs a shower, on every hour
There’s no risk she’ll be drowned!

Daisy’s parents are crying,
Their tears are streams of salt.
It’s such a big shame, but if there’s a person to blame,
It’s entirely Daisy’s fault!

For Daisy’s not drunk enough water,
Her bottle is full to the brim.
It’s not too late, to avoid her fate,
She just needs to go for a swim!

About the Writer


Patrick Fisher

Patrick is a part time poet and full time primary school teacher, reading aloud for pleasure at every opportunity. Living and working in Glasgow, his poems have previously been published in newleaf; a poetry journal published by the University of Bremen.