It might not be the thing You’ve come to associate me with This elegant display As I steadily move forward Do not mistake my slowness For laziness or worse I take my time for things I like As I enjoy the things that slowly pass by Life’s too short and too fast alike And I’m just a helpless little pawn But do not mistake my slowness For laziness or worse As you come to see me As someone who values life And takes things as they come Slowly and gently Like the turtle’s steps
Inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns' Le Carnaval Des Animaux - Tortues (Tortoises)