The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Autumn

Autumn
Ought to come
Automatically
And it does!
Every year
The leaves
On the trees
Change colour
And Fall.

About the Writer


Alison Manning

Alison was commissioned to write a poem for The Show Windows, part of Coventry City of Culture. She has had poems published in a lockdown anthology, an Eco collection and a local newspaper. Her poems have been shortlisted, highly commended and given Honourable Mentions in competitions. Alison’s poetry films have featured in film festivals, an exhibition and BBC radio. She has published a children’s book, World Without Endless Sheep. She was shortlisted for Coventry Poet Laureate in 2023.