The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Secret Message for Grandma

I lick the icky envelope tape
I seal it with my cartoon stamp
and plaster it with superhero stickers.
I'm sharing my top-secret message here,
Assured with my signet and signature.
I secure the mailbox lid
I lift the flag for speedy delivery
Classified -
“Grandma, my heart belongs to you!”
“Shh, top secret...from your favorite Grandson!”

About the Writer


D. Eric Herrington

Eric received an Honorable Mention for a YA flash fiction, Year 2050, in the #KidLitChoiceAward March 2023. He was interviewed in the Little Elm Journal for volunteer STEAM activities and received a TX PTA Honorary Life Membership Award. Eric taught an energized 5th-grade ELA class, watched crumpled paper recycle bin shots, played basketball and soccer in college, holds a B.S. and Th.M, and is an adjunct professor of Mathematics. Herrington is a member of SCBWI.