The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Pete's Feet

Big Pete was beat
but had no seat
where he could rest
his weary feet.

And so, he laid
across the floor—
his outstretched legs
were by the door …

Sally Sue
was tired too,
and went to nap …
but CRASH! FuhWAP!

She tripped upon
the lanky chap!

About the Writer


Michelle S Kennedy

Michelle is an American children’s picture book writer and poet, wife, mother, and interior decorator. She is a local liaison for SCBWI, a member of 12x12 Picture Book Challenge and Making Room for Rhyme Writer’s Group. She is a 2022, PB Party Finalist and her poetry for children has won several honorable mentions in various contests, including the 2022, ‘50 Precious Words Contest’. She lives in Georgia in the United States with her family, cat and a handful of hermit crabs and is currently querying agents for representation of her work.