The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Forgotten Treasure

Imagine forgotten treasure
far from the shore,
scattered across smooth sand
deep on the ocean floor …
silver boxes,
precious gems,
swords,
bars of gold,
earthen jars,
pirates’ chests,
all from days of old.
A treasure trove of mystery.
A lock without a key.
Hopes, dreams, stories,
hidden beneath the sea.

About the Writer


Deb Reidy

Deb is a former elementary teacher. When in the classroom, she enjoyed sharing the wonders of poetry with her students. Her work has been published in Cricket and Highlights magazines and the poetry anthology Hop to It. Deb is also the author of two education resource books. Her many years of teaching, as well as her interactions with young family members and neighborhood children, are often inspiration for her poems.