Turtle
Turtle travels
Eternal nomad
Itinerant backpacker
When necessary
He may retreat
inside
Collects himself
Take a break
Waits, until its safe
To come out again
See the world
Eat, sleep, motate!
No hurry, no rush
He moves to his own rhythm
His own flow
Being takes time
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I like this poem! If it not rude, I might suggest cutting your last line and using it as the title.
Nettie, yes, I will consider your suggestion. I am glad you enjoyed my words, thank you so much.
Woops Nettie, I am sitting here with Jess Roat. He asked me to write this response to you. Sorry if this is confusing. Thank you.
It’s about turtles, but also sound advice for people, too!
Terrapin goes back to the place of its birth, taking an average of seven years to get there…