Mystic Rose Rose Poet Free verse

The Tortoise Revolution

Talking softly as only a rock would do
 she rolls her tongue around then gurgles 
 leaving little ripples as far as the eye could see
 mesmerized am I 
 by a sunlit stream; 
 Squatting down I watch the little turtle struggle 
 with solid plastron and four chubby legs
 she crawls towards my feet 
 move , rescind 
 move , rescind 
 rocking her tortoise bulk up and down the stream, 
 she suddenly reminds me of an old father song 
 "Down by the lazy river "

 intonations vibrate into the lowly sky 
 leading me to a quizzical thought 
 how did the sun know where to climb? 
 I sense a kinship soul of like proportion 
 and know beyond a doubt 
 that this turtle in solidarity 
 knows me by name. 

March 26, 2019

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Susan Ashley April 19, 2019 at 9:27 PM I just love the vivid yet tender imagery and the beautiful spirit of your poem, Pixie. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Eve Roper April 18, 2019 at 10:15 PM Back with a big congratulations on your wonderful win in Laura's contest. Have a great Easter. Hugs Eve ~`*

Connie Marcum Wong April 17, 2019 at 3:24 PM I love this Vie. I must tell you my turtle story of love. My daughter has a medium-size turtle she must bring in the house when it's very cold. She has a half-moon parrot that follows this turtle everywhere even kissing the turtle on the cheek. Contd

Connie Marcum Wong April 17, 2019 at 3:24 PM My daughter thought the love affair was one-sided until one-day the bird was scolded for being bad and put back in her cage. The turtle walked across the floor and sat right in front of the cage to soothe the feelings of his feathered friend! Congratulations on your top win with this sweet poem! Easter blessings xxoo Mystic Rose Rose April 17, 2019 at 5:54 PM Ah, that is the sweetest story I ever did hear. Animals are so sensitive and so kind to each other, Wish we would follow their example more often. Thank you for sharing this delightful story. love xo

Allen Beilschmidt Sr. April 7, 2019 at 2:08 PM A very profound poem Pixie Dust. Seems like you really studied the turtle as well. 'Talking softly as only a rock would do' Great line. Thank you for your kind comments. All my best, Allen

Ralph Sergi March 30, 2019 at 2:19 PM A beautiful study in patience!

Caren Krutsinger March 28, 2019 at 2:55 AM This is so much fun to read, whimsically delightful. This ending is classic " know beyond a doubt that this turtle in solidarity knows me by name. " Wow!

Eve Roper March 27, 2019 at 10:01 PM Mesmerized my the slow moving turtles. The poor little things cross the roads here and they are luck if one gets out of their car to move them out of the way. I enjoyed reading, Pixie. Hugs Eve ~`*

Nette Onclaud March 27, 2019 at 3:40 PM how connected are you with creation, vie... gloriously handled!...huggs

Tom Cunningham March 27, 2019 at 3:58 AM Lovely verse Pixie, the title caught my eye as my daughter has just bought one and good old dad has been given the task of making an outside run, ( nearly finished). Tom

Heidi Sands March 26, 2019 at 8:29 AM Great poem! Well done :) I enjoyed this. Mystic Rose Rose March 26, 2019 at 10:16 AM Glad you enjoyed the poem Heidi. Nice to hear from you. , Have a great day love xo