The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

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.

Poems by Theresa include:


Hero in a Black-Spotted Cape
Dragonflies
The List
The Playground Tree
If I Could Sail Around the World
It Never Snows in Florida
Snow Day
Winter Problem
First Day of School
Hidden treasures
Lunchtime Visitor
Through the Bus Window
The Web of Worries
the day after the snow day
White Christmas
The Best Gift
Soar
An Ode to the Dirigible
Water Dance
Quilt
Suddenly!
A Picnic Basket for a Happy Day
The Sounds of Fall
Selfies
Come on! It’s time to go!
Riding with my Brother
Smoky Mountain Magic
Mondays Are the Worst Day
Dandelion Wish
If I were a Ball