The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Christmas Time

Snowflakes sprinkle,
Tree lights twinkle,
Sleigh bells tinkle,
Santa’s near!

Pavements glitter,
Robins flitter,
Children chitter,
Morning’s here!

Brussels simmer,
Gifts glimmer,
Baubles shimmer,
Christmas cheer!

Cinders sizzle,
Candles fizzle,
Babies grizzle,
‘Til next year!

About the Writer


Sue Lancaster

Sue is a children's writer living in South West London with her husband, two children and pet budgie, Buddy. Before turning her hand to writing, Sue worked in TV as a Production Manager and got her degree in Media Studies at the University of East London. She grew up in Clacton on the coast of Essex and spent much of her childhood writing stories and poems, playing with her three cats, and being tormented by her two older brothers.