Regret Poem by RIC BASTASA

i do not know much about turtles
but i like to know one
they say turtles are not really slow
they are just gentle
and cool
as they live more in the water
rather than
on land

i have regrets though
not having known
that turtles
just want to be slow
and be not rushed
like
they are forced to be what they are not

by this rabbit
but there's one thing though that hurts
when turtles claim the value
of rationality
as though it is the only ingredient of a good
personality

i like to say, i like emotions too
turtles and rabbits that feel and tell the world
not to hurt each other anymore
but just be themselves
and be free and
be loved
and be appreciated
for what they are
unique
and long for a clique

i still think that this world is as beautiful as me
as you
as we together
writing poems and have fun
wading on the pond and basking in the sun

come, come, let us join our hands
rabbits and turtles on strong bonds

smile!

(see we have this picture now)