| A Turtle�s Lamentation Slow and deliberate Naturally clumsy, tripping over rocks Thick in skin and skull Hazy eyes conceal peculiar dreams I cannot wiggle my toes I cannot wag my tail Come too close and I hide You still see me yet I pretend Reach to touch me I snap at your finger I draw blood and smile wryly My smirk fades quickly The wound I inflicted The pain in your eyes My distrust and poor judgment I crawl back into my shell |