The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Don't Ever Put Fish in your Pants

Listen to Shaun read his poem ...
“Don’t ever put fish in your pants,” Mom said.
“Not catfish, or salmon or trout.”
But for scientific purposes
I decided to test it out.
Now my trousers are swimming with herring,
My pockets are stuffed full of shad
And the only thing I have learned is this:
I’m starting to stink pretty bad.

About the Writer


Shaun Jex

Shaun is a writer from Dallas, Texas. He previously worked as editor and journalist for the Citizens' Advocate newspaper. His work has also appeared in publications like Celebrations Magazine and Old School Gamer Magazine.