The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

A Plankton’s Promise

I’m tired of being the ocean’s wimp
Drifting around, weak and limp
I vow to get strong
And before too long
You can bet, I’ll be big as a shrimp!

About the Writer


Webb Smith

Webb Smith is a firefighter from Atlanta who loves pizza, Halloween, and everything about the ocean. His works have appeared in magazines and received recognition from various writing groups. As an active member of SCBWI, he has written, illustrated, and self-published three books that can be viewed at www.webbsmithbooks.com.