Toy Polaroid Dreams & Paper Journeys

Big Sur!

“a plastic wonder in my grip
memories frozen with a click
toy lens captures make-believe
worlds that only we perceive

before me lies a pocket map
continents drawn with a childish hand
oceans of blue, lands of green
adventures waiting to be seen

in this cardboard california
where toy waves meet pretend shore
i frame imaginary vistas
through a viewfinder of lore

the map whispers playful tales
of pillow forts and blanket trails
each crayon mark a story told
of treasure hunts both brave and bold

snap the moment
dream the tale
for in each toy photo
worlds unveil”

-mitchell royel!