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Rocking the Boat

When changing your position in a canoe, stay low and go slow. Consider your center of gravity when you lean to one side or the other. No sudden moves.

sweeping tariffs
and executive orders—
dancing in a canoe

About the Author

Bill Waters

In addition to writing short poetry and compressed prose, Bill Waters runs the Poetry in Public Places Project, a Facebook/real-world group dedicated to appreciating, encouraging, and displaying poetry outdoors with the purpose of enriching daily life. Bill and his wife reside in Pennington, New Jersey, where their lives are ruled by two cats.


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