The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Spots

Today at my favourite spot
under the large oak tree,
I spotted a tiny ladybird
and picked it up to see
all the little black spots
upon her shell of red.
I counted them then set her free
back to her leafy bed.

About the Writer


Linda Hofke

Linda lives in Germany, where she writes poetry and picture books and practices pronouncing big words, like Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän. Her poems have been published in various magazines, journals and anthologies. When not inside writing, she likes to be outside enjoying nature. Most of all, she likes to laugh.