The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Christmas Tree

Christmas tree
evergreen
scent of pine
and tangerine
arms outstretched
bauble tipped
tinsel wrapped
festive lit
candy laden
garland strung
robin perched
lantern hung
tinkling bell
Christmas fun
twinkling star
Christmas come

About the Writer


Rhona Stephens

Rhona grew up in Northern Ireland, went to university in Wales, moved to England for a while, then headed north of the border to live in Scotland. She loves words and music, living in the country and visiting the coast - especially the north coast of Ireland.