The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Grumblebee

I don't want a fairy
on the Christmas tree
I don't want a fairy
I want a bumblebee

Mum says it's tradition
Dad says it's the law
like hanging up the stockings
and a wreath upon the door

I don't want a fairy
on the Christmas tree
I don't want a fairy
I want a bumblebee

My brother had a tantrum
smashed his racing track
when I swapped the fairy for a bee
so, I had to change it back

I don't want a fairy
on the Christmas tree
I don't want a fairy
I want a bumblebee

Mum dressed the fairy
in some black and yellow things
she looks just like a bumblebee
she's even got the wings!


but
I don't want a fairy
on the Christmas tree
I don't want a fairy
I want a BUMBLEBEE!

About the Writer


Attie Lime

Attie writes and performs poetry for children, and owns a poetry parrot called Marjorie. Attie's first collection for children will be published by Otter-Barry Books in 2025.