Water lilies by Joan McNerney

Become a swan,
glide upon
patches of water lilies,
nibbling smooth, white petals.
Drift among shades
of green and blue
through grassy marshes…
pass pink, yellow, azure.
Be a crystal swan,
float upon water reeds
that rub your feathered
neck like a Buddha stroke.

Painting “Water lilies” of Claude Monet
Museum of Modern Art, NYC

About the Poet:
Joan McNerney has been the recipient of three scholarships. She has recited her work at the National Arts Club, New York City, State University of New York, Oneonta, McNay Art Institute, San Antonio, and the University of Houston, Texas. Published worldwide in over thirty-five countries, her work has appeared in numerous literary publications. Four Best of the Net nominations have been awarded to her. The Muse in Miniature, Love Poems for Michael, and At Work are available on Amazon.com. A new release entitled Light & Shadow explores the recent historic COVID pandemic.