Two Little turtles
Going for a swim
Both smaller than my hand
And green at the rim
Two Little turtles
Pecking at debris
Looking for something tasty to eat
They kick and they swim
In clear calm water
Passing by trash and someone’s lost bobber
Not a care in the world except to find their next meal
Find a warm rock to bask and heel.
Swimming among reeds and an old Gatorade bottle
Passing wrappings and foam that’ll be here a while.
Two little turtles call the lake their home
Wondering when humans will leave nature alone.
nikki diekemper 