The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Haiku

the heron unfurls
two tremendous plumed petals . . .
blue blossom takes flight
Picture from Rebecca
Picture from Rebecca

sleepy bumblebee
head on pink pollen pillow . . .
after-snack naptime
Picture from Rebecca
Picture from Rebecca

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.