The elephant and the turtle

He likes the solidity

Of having protection,

His big friendly guardian

Always beside him.

She liked the companionship,

How he always had a quip.

They talked about everything under the sun

And even beyond, past the moon's dip.

Sometimes she'd spray him with mud, and sometimes he'd slow her down.

Sometimes they'd fight

Or not get along.

But although they are different,

The two friends are true -

The bestest of buddies,

The next day good as new.

Posted in response to the challenge Elephant.

QueenBee

VT

13 years old

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  • Glimpses

    Noise

    Warming up

    Keys

    Fingerings

    Chatter

    Laughter

    The chorale

    Stopping

    Starting

    "Again"

    "I know you can do better than that"

    Serious but

    You also love it

  • Cornered

    Cornered

    I put my hands up

    Like you taught me

    Only now

    You're the one attacking

    "Helping" because

    You "just want me to feel better"

    And I braced for impact

  • Distracted and angry

    I'm distracted.

    Why did I let myself become so reliant

    Dependent

    So stupid

    Ugh I'm so mad.

    So mad.

    I let myself become distracted by silly things I could want

    I let myself want them