The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Intermission

Listen to Joan ...
Sometimes
you need
a handful
of friends
to join you
at the movies
share popcorn
and
laugh like crazy
to make
the day
okay

About the Writer


Joan Riordan

Joan Riordan is an educator with decades of experience. She enjoys writing for children, taking long walks and baking. You can see more of her poetry in print in Things We Eat, What is a Family?, Clara's Kooky Compendium of Thimblethoughts + Wonderfuzz and online in Tyger Tyger magazine and The Dirigible Balloon.