Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
A poem by Lois Perch Villemaire

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Winding wooden walkways—
elevated paths through the wetlands.
Vegetation is the haven
of large and small critters,
darting with a swoosh 
through the plantings and grasses.

It was created to protect and preserve
the largest remaining stands
of beautiful bald cypress.
Birdwatchers flock with binoculars 
to glimpse endangered 
rare types in their native habitat. 

No human voices are allowed
only echoes of croaks, moans,
songs of attraction.
Some lurk under water
laden with lily pads 
or above in the towering trees.

A place to appreciate,
contemplate,
meditate—
nothing man-made
except the walkways.

About the Author:

Lois Perch Villemaire writes poetry, flash memoir and fiction. Her work has appeared in such places as Blue Mountain Review, Ekphrastic Review, One Art: A Journal of Poetry, Pen In Hand and Topical Poetry. Anthologies, including I AmMy Father’s Daughter and Truth Serum Press – Lifespan Series have published her memoir and poetry. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Lois lives in Annapolis, MD.

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