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.
