He doesn't make a fuss.
He pays no mind to clocks;
He's never in a rush.
Hey there, Mr. Tortoise,
Why do you move so slow?
"I find my pace still gets me
To where I need to go."
Perhaps we'll take a lesson
When we want to race ahead—
And take a pause and breathe—
And then go slow instead.
© 2024 Teresa Miles Kephart
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