The Turtle Spirit

I received some very positive feedback about my last poem. So I thought I would post another one. (I just wrote it tonight.)


The Turtle Spirit
Written by David Douglas

The turtle is my spirit animal and it’s easy to tell
I have scars from the world visible on my shell
A fondness for water is also a clue
Not just the liquid, the astrological too
I know what it’s like to be flipped on my back
And how hard it is to get back on track
My movement is always cautious and slow
And I find it best to go with the flow
That’s not to say I can’t make decisions
But I rely mostly on my intuitions
My home will forever be found inside
It’s also a place I can retreat and hide
Like the turtle I adapt to varying conditions
Whether on land or water, I have faith in the heavens
A jade turtle I wear around my neck
An everyday reminder for my continual trek