encase me in your belly
down
deep
basin of the lake
in stillness
hear sounds of
giant turtle, salamander,
turkey vulture-
gathering of burnt
corn, feathers,
bear skin
that crisp orange-yellow
of setting sun
doesn't ripple-melt me
i sleep
in the tranquility of ever-
green
My photos of Lake Crawford, Milton, Ontario.
An Iroquoian village lived near this lake over 600 years ago.
An Iroquoian village lived near this lake over 600 years ago.
Posted for dVerse Poets Pub - Quadrille,hosted by Lillian. This is a 44 word post with the given word - tranquility.
Notes about Lake Crawford: Meromictic Lake
The heart of the park is the eponymous meromictic lake: Crawford Lake. Do you know what makes this lake a rarity? The lake is deeper than its surface area, so the lowest levels of water are very rarely disturbed, and little oxygen reaches the lowest levels. It’s the unique qualities of a meromictic lake that led to an exciting discovery—where science unveiled local history. Researchers and scientists found ancient corn pollen deep in the sediment of the lake. The presence of corn meant settlements, and thus this began the research, which concluded, that First Nations groups settled in this area over six hundred years ago.
LOVING the personification here....the reader becoming the lake ...
ReplyDeleteand the spacing of down and deep takes me there! A tranquil write for sure!
Oh I love the back story of what this poem speaks of.. what's hidden deep in evergreen.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us know about the lake. How very interest that First Nations settled there. I like your listing of sacrificial and shamanic items.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Grace, especially
ReplyDelete'that crisp orange-yellow
of setting sun
doesn't ripple-melt me
i sleep
in the tranquility of evergreen'
Grace, both your photos and your words are stunning.
ReplyDeleteespecially telling are the sounds of "feathers,
ReplyDeletebear skin" and the silence of ages that is in the sediment
The color of the water in such a tranquil setting. To think 600 years ago it was like this brings peace. I hope this place and others like it stay undisturbed.
ReplyDeletei sleep
ReplyDeletein the tranquility of ever-
green
a great close
Sure a tranquil spot indeed
ReplyDeleteLove this collection, especially:
ReplyDelete"gathering of burnt
corn, feathers,
bear skin"
And that "tranquility of ever" -- oh, YES.
Lovely poem. Thanks for the background info.
ReplyDeleteThis is "deep listening!" A beautiful piece! Love the photos. Your title page is the picture of tranquility also!
ReplyDeleteCool. I liked the hearing sounds as well as the quiet of the lake.
ReplyDeleteLovely verse and completely amazing story of meromictic lakes - who would have thought such a rich nomenclature to describe these deep still waters.
ReplyDeleteIn the tranquility of ever-green--beautiful! It looks so peaceful (though cold, I imagine). Thank you for including the fascinating information about the lake and the First Nations settlements.
ReplyDeleteThis touches the inner being and takes it where it should be, closer to nature.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Grace. And the last words "ever green" are so grounding (no pun intended).
ReplyDeleteNature is a great source of tranquility, a place to find true stillness.
ReplyDeleteLovely scene. Lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteA beautifully written poem and tribute to the nature that surrounds you in Ontario. It looks much like Washington where I live.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ending and setting. I am glad you included a back story to this.
ReplyDeleteYour poem, in both content and voice, brings to life the history of this beautiful place. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteColor of Life Color
ReplyDeleteof Calm Green
Color of Living
Trees of
Life Tranquility
Exhales so We Will inhale Life..:)