Act I

The presumption of glaciers
                                            diminish our own existence
Growing and moving under
                                            the influence of gravity
Fateful contrarian women
                                            sensitive to the climate

Act II

River, well-known fickle bitch
                                            giving, taking life without word
Placate her with space to stretch
                                            her fierce arms and bountiful thighs
Raging womb open for brio
                                            sometimes defying her will

Act III

You interpret the shadow
                                            on Grandmother Turtle’s broad back
First woman, mother of all
                                            living and dead of Babylon
Translating from earth to heaven
                                            on the wings of a vain crane