Turtle and Squirrel

For Shae Adair Jackson

Turtle moves slow, 
but steady on his way
Squirrel jumps high, 
from tree to tree to play
They both have their own pace
They’re competing in a race
They’re just living day by day

Turtle and squirrel 
living side by side
Taking different paths, 
but both with pride
Turtle and squirrel 
in their own world
Living life unfurled

Turtle carries his home 
right on his back
Squirrel gathers nuts 
for the winter's lack
They both have their own goals
and are striving to achieve
but also need time to breathe

Turtle and squirrel 
living side by side
Taking different paths 
but both with pride
Turtle and squirrel 
in their own world
Living life unfurled

They may not be friends, 
but they share the land
Their paths may cross, 
but they understand
Different ways of life
but they coexist
Turtle and squirrel 
in peaceful bliss

Turtle and squirrel, 
living side by side
Taking different paths, 
but both with pride
Turtle and squirrel, 
in their own world
Living life unfurled

Turtle and squirrel
living in harmony
Taking different paths
but they’re both free
Turtle and squirrel, 
in the great outdoors
Living life blissfully
forevermore