The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Farm Mayhem

Where are my woolly gloves and hat?
Beneath the dog or under the cat?
Where have I put my smart, tartan scarf?
Behind the chickens, around the calf?

Where are my winter-warming boots?
The ones that make the barn owls hoot?
Have you seen my thick overcoat?
I can’t see it! Ah! There, on the goat!

Our farm friends are a sight to see!
They’re ready for winter, like you and me!

About the Writer


Fiona Halliday

Fiona has enjoyed and written poetry all her life. She has fond memories of family members sharing poems with her from a very early age. Fiona has taught in primary schools, across the age range, for the last twenty years and specialises in literacy. She loves language, learning and laughter. She also likes alliteration! When she isn’t teaching, reading or writing, Fiona enjoys playing the flute, spending time with her family and drinking copious amounts of tea!