The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Snow Day

School day free
Shouts of glee
Warm cocoon
Covers me

Winter’s chill
Snow draped hill
Sledding soon
What a thrill!

Second run
So much fun
Icy face
Almost done

Welcome hug
Cocoa mug
Fireplace
Snuggle bug

About the Writer


Theresa Gaughan

Theresa is a third-grade teacher living in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is an avid reader and has a very extensive collection of children's books. The first poem she ever shared with others was written in fourth-grade. It was titled, I Have to Pay Attention. Her teacher asked her to make it into a poster that she later displayed in the hallway. Ms. Gaughan has no memory of the lesson that she missed while writing the poem.