Cheery Flight
I heard the chirp
then saw the beak
a bright white flash
peeked from the tree
another chirp
greeted me.
Who is this creature
playing hide and seek?
Frozen in place
I held my breath
and waited
watched
waited
until
a yellow streak
flew to the sun
green wing tips
bright in the light
the great mystery
solved at last …
it’s a Great Tit
in cheery flight!
then saw the beak
a bright white flash
peeked from the tree
another chirp
greeted me.
Who is this creature
playing hide and seek?
Frozen in place
I held my breath
and waited
watched
waited
until
a yellow streak
flew to the sun
green wing tips
bright in the light
the great mystery
solved at last …
it’s a Great Tit
in cheery flight!
This poem is copyright (©) Rebecca St. Pierre 2026
About the Writer
Rebecca St. Pierre
Rebecca writes poetry, photographs nature, and creates artwork in Ontario, Canada. Her writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including The Solitary Daisy, YES Mag: The Science Magazine for Adventurous Minds, The Lit Platform, and The Fur-Bearing Trout...and Other True Tales of Canadian Life. She is inspired by Nature and the brilliant young people in her family. You will find more of Rebecca’s work at her website, WordFlightAndLight.mypixieset.com.
