A TURTLE’S VIEW
His nose twitches with delight
as he ambles about in the early dawn,
every blade of grass
tickles his nose, tickles his toes,
he sips savory drops
of morning dew,
crosses rough stones
that chafe his calloused feet,
trundles over early
dandelion shoots,
relishes the scent of lilacs
perfuming the air,
samples skittles and chips
from a recent picnic,
he senses the vibration of nearby trucks,
the bustle of children going to school,
the rush and stir
of human life in full throttle
hurtling through busy lives,
he’s happiest feeling the rumble
of earth’s heartbeat,
the tempo of life
beneath his feet.
Poem and Photo by Rita Bourland
Turtle sculpted by Norton LaTourelle
nortonsgallery.com
Just Poetry and Prose 
These beautiful words and images allowed me to step under a turtle’s shell for a moment. Such a tactile experience. Through this lovely turtle you express a deep appreciation for each unique life.
JG
Thank you! It seems life is often a journey of gaining more perspective. It’s fun to explore those through writing.
It’s enjoyable to experience life’s subtleties from a turtle’s perspective. I love where your muse takes you! 🐢
Thank you! My muse is apt to take me on great adventures, and I’m happy to go along.
Rita
You have given him so much life. I only wish I could be so observant as this little turtle. I will try to feel as he feels.
Thanks
Norton
Thanks so much, Norton! Nigel, as we named him, was a cooperative model for my photo. 🙂