Racing Sloth

Once a sloth loved to run races
He failed to take many paces
Always ran as fast as he could
But barely left where he stood
And always loses to the opponents he faces
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Laurie Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 4:58 PM
What! Even a snail beat your sloth - nice one Timothy; well done again - Lindsay
Mcguire Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 6:32 PM
Thank you Mate!
Gauthier Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 12:35 PM
LOVE it - it's all in the mind. Beautiful.
Mcguire Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 2:41 PM
:) Friend!
Gorelick Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 11:04 AM
Isaw one in Costa Rica...it was so cute..big eyes and haunting gaze. Enjoyed your write. BG
Mcguire Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 11:45 AM
Thanks Barbara, I saw one in Cancun one time, I agree cute!
Vangaveti Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 5:59 AM
This also highlights perseverance and belief in self. Loved it :)
Mcguire Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 10:16 AM
Thank you Swetha!
Cunningham Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 4:58 AM
Love it, saw one in the zoo once, I dont think it moved.
Mcguire Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 10:17 AM
I feel that way sometimes too!
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