The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Winter

The cold winds blow fiercely,
Icy rains batter the roofs,
Many birds are flying to warmer climes,
Fleeing from the grasp of winter.
Animals hide from snow and hunger,
Hibernating, dreaming of spring,
People wearing woolly jumpers,
to keep the heat in,
Wearing heavy coats,
to keep the cold out.
Busyness and chatter in the streets,
Hurrying shoppers on their way,
How many days left ’til Santa?
How many sleeps ’til Christmas Day?

About the Writer


Fiona Halliday

Fiona has enjoyed and written poetry all her life. She has fond memories of family members sharing poems with her from a very early age. Fiona has taught in primary schools, across the age range, for the last twenty years and specialises in literacy. She loves language, learning and laughter. She also likes alliteration! When she isn’t teaching, reading or writing, Fiona enjoys playing the flute, spending time with her family and drinking copious amounts of tea!