Canny Amah Poet Narrative

Old Tortoise the Wise One: Iii

3
one early morning by the banks of river elele
old tortoise the wise bump’d into a gazelle 
’twas like elegance meeting with beauty
nay! ’twas wisdom finds the garden of witty
in the absurd – “old tortoise!” the other did hail
“friend!” said the wise, “a red tease turns cruel

“where the toad at noon did a racing weird”
"smooth words! then follow to the field –
 o, follow & teach a gazelle to be wise!”
“friend!” said the wise, “tempt not the wise,!” 
“nay! no temptation! the pay is secured”
& old tortoise followed his path of greed.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment