The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

In a Forest Clearing

Pine tree in the forest,
Standing tall.
Water dripping from needles
Like crystal baubles –
Exploding on forest floor
Like fairy lights.
Waiting.

About the Writer


Coral Rumble

Coral won the Caterpillar Poetry Prize in 2018 and has worked as a poet and performer for many years. She has featured on CBeebies and her work is included in 'Favourite Poets' (Hodder). She has four poetry collections published and has also contributed to more than 160 anthologies for children.