Tortoise

The tortoise walks slowly through sand No rush, no needs to understand All problems with humans around Just a stop to look from a sound Carrying curiosity.... with calm moving steps it can see The world low to ground where it goes, It only carries what it knows As the sun beats down on its shell It shows confidence all is well Heidi Sands 8/8/24 *8 Syllables (C)opyright

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Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/9/2024 4:35:00 AM

Dear Heidi, You just have to love our turtles and they can show us many ways to live our lives. I go to Ocean City, NJ, throughout the summer, and many times I see turtles crossing the streets going from the bay to the ocean to the bay. I will pick them up to move them safely across the road since drivers do not always slow down or drive around them. Well-written metaphors of life. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/15/2024 7:03:00 AM

That is nice to see Daniel and nice of you to keep them safe. I appreciate your input. Thank you :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/9/2024 2:01:00 AM

Maybe it's a hint that we should all slow down, saw some in Mauritius a few years ago, they were huge. Hope you're keeping well Heidi. Tom

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/9/2024 3:11:00 AM

Hi Tom. Good point. Yes. Thank you :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/8/2024 6:28:00 PM

'Who is wise?' the Sages ask. Today's answer: 'He who can learn from a tortoise!' ~ gw

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/9/2024 3:10:00 AM

Thank you Gershon :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/8/2024 3:22:00 PM

Enjoyed!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/8/2024 3:25:00 PM

Great to hear. I have a photo of it , but I have trouble getting it here with my phone and I am not with computer right now. . Thank you :)