A wooden instrument used
for water-borne propulsion
French & Indian oarsmen
each grabbed paddles – one
team in the bow, the other
in the stern – paddled in
opposite directions...
The blades of the oars
kept painting the water’s
surface – plenty of thrust
but the canoe just sat in
the same position – then
one team, the French, or
maybe it was the Indians
decided to ‘Tip-the-canoe’
near the falls, and both sides
went over, except for one,
who wore a lifejacket – now
that was 'scull'-duggery!
This is my personal inspirational book of poetry. It contains many poems written for family, friends, and relevant life situations. Hopefully you will find some that will encourage and inpsire you in whatever arena you are found in your circle of l
First Edition Translation of Teselas by Carmen Crespo X111 César Simón Poetry Prixe 2016 Translated from Spanish by Robin Ouzman Hislop and Amparo Arrospíde
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