The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

New Year’s Resolutions

Listen to Fiona's poem ...
If I could…

I would imagine worlds with golden, glitter skies,
Soar into the air with an eagle as it flies,
I would talk to elves and fairies about magic spells,
Whisper bedtime stories to young zebras and gazelles,
I would visit far off countries in a single night,
My journey of choice: enchanted bubble flight,
I would make flowers sing along to raindrop tunes,
And skip with a seagull, over high sand dunes.
There is space on my list for a friend or two,
Which special things would you choose to do?

Otherwise, I will keep my room tidy,
And eat all my greens.

About the Writer


Fiona Halliday

Fiona has enjoyed and written poetry all her life. She has fond memories of family members sharing poems with her from a very early age. Fiona has taught in primary schools, across the age range, for the last twenty years and specialises in literacy. She loves language, learning and laughter. She also likes alliteration! When she isn’t teaching, reading or writing, Fiona enjoys playing the flute, spending time with her family and drinking copious amounts of tea!