The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

The Sandpiper

Listen to Shaun ...
She moves along the seashore
Waltzing with the waves
Then gives her bow to the morning star
As night sinks to its grave

Beneath her lithe and limber legs
The surf turns pirouettes
This dance that started with the dawn
Will last ‘til sweet sunset

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.