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Turtle | Poem

 
 

to River    to Moongate

TURTLE

    "You see me besieged," said The Turtle,

    "And believe there is some spiritual merit

    To your sympathy. Should I feel grateful?

    Most do not see me at all.

    I do not want your sympathy.

    I want my own life."

- Uncle River