RIVER'S WOMB

wake trails silent, 

I draw the paddle deep

canoe thrusts forward

current and I strong, stronger than we look

I trust her infinite wisdom and let go of the control 

yellow warblers in the willows keep me company 

how shy we both are   

suspicious turtle pretends it's not there 

slips into the water quieter than thought itself 

I lay down upon the canoe ribs,

lulled by the gentle lapping of water

clouds slip by  in three d effect

it’s  awhile since I have  known such peace

cradled in water ~  perhaps before my birth  

About Paula D. Lietz:

Paula D. Lietz (pd lietz) is a published poet, artist, and photographer featured in many on-line articles around the world, in print, and on the covers of International magazines, the latest being Naugatuck River Review. Paula resides in rural Manitoba, Canada.