637. the turtle


smiling to myself
not a worry in the world—
still as a Buddha

 


Turtle on the river rock. What is he thinking, what is he feeling, what does he do all day—that turtle, who can easily outlive me, no doubt—what is his secret, I wondered….and the turtle spoke:

Don’t be in such a hurry, be patient my friend, just slow down, enjoy today, and remember to smile.