The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Nativity Checklist

shepherds watching
angel choir
wise men decked
in best attire
extra crowns
(just in case)
Joseph ready
star in place
donkey resting
presents piled
Mary lulls her
Holy Child
guests are seated
lights are dim
now the carols
can begin

About the Writer


Rhona Stephens

Rhona Stephens grew up in Northern Ireland and now lives in Scotland. She loves words and music, living in the country and visiting the coast, especially the north coast of Ireland. You can find her poems for children in Tyger Tyger, The Toy, Parakeet, Dirigible Balloon, PaperBound and Charles Causley Trust.