Magical Friend
When I'm exploring
with my camera,
a magical world
says to me,
“would you please
take my pic?”
So I run from field
to pond
and forest too,
snapping photos
of soaring swallows
in mid-flight,
warty toads croaking
"don't forget me!",
and sleepy bees
covered in gold
napping in blue blooms.
Crouching close
to the ground
I capture pics
of hungry bugs munching
on tender shoots,
ants carrying mighty loads,
and beetles marching
in tiny parades.
One day I will travel
around the world
taking photos
of pandas, whales,
and tigers too,
but today,
I'm happy to play
near my home
with my friend
the camera lens,
snapping a photo or two
or maybe even three
of bunnies, squirrels
and turtles too.
with my camera,
a magical world
says to me,
“would you please
take my pic?”
So I run from field
to pond
and forest too,
snapping photos
of soaring swallows
in mid-flight,
warty toads croaking
"don't forget me!",
and sleepy bees
covered in gold
napping in blue blooms.
Crouching close
to the ground
I capture pics
of hungry bugs munching
on tender shoots,
ants carrying mighty loads,
and beetles marching
in tiny parades.
One day I will travel
around the world
taking photos
of pandas, whales,
and tigers too,
but today,
I'm happy to play
near my home
with my friend
the camera lens,
snapping a photo or two
or maybe even three
of bunnies, squirrels
and turtles too.
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.
