The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Dandelion Delights

O dandelion,
You’re not just a weed.
You’re a flower with power,
And dandy indeed!
Your bright brilliant blossoms
Are sunny and cute,
And peep just how deeply
You put down your root!
Your leaves hardly litter,
Though bitter to eat,
A cinch in a pinch when
You’re out on the street.
And those fluffy-puff seeds
As they float through the air,
There’s no finer design
You could find anywhere!
With such ease on a breeze
Through the trees they will fly.
When the wind whips up wilder,
They take to the sky!
Where they land, soil or sidewalk,
They pay it no mind.
They will grow, a grand showing
For all dande-kind!
From your leaves to you roots
To your flower and seed:
Stand tall, dandelion,
You’re not just a weed!

About the Writer


Erin Zampaglione

Erin spent 10 years as a scientist, running experiments and analyzing data in laboratories. Scientific writing can be very technical, but she always loved writing poetry for school publications, friends, and family. Now she is a full-time mom and first-time children’s writer. She hopes to approach these new roles in the same way a scientist would: by being curious and observant.