turtle island

down the hill i hoped that i'd find

something i could rest my hands on

in the distant sun is setting

deer are jumping over hedges

by the dock of the pond turtle island

i will wait for you there

creeping

silently

i can't keep you

right behind me

all my days in the sun. in the waters

trace her features

did they scare you

hardened creatures

in that murky

green perfection

did they warn you of dissection. how? what

why

when.?

by the dock of the pond turtle island

i will wait for you there

creeping

silently

i can't keep you

right behind me

all my days in the sun. how i want olive to know

that inside me she'll always grow. in all colors and prizes

you will always

remain

by the dock of the pond turtle island

by the dock of the pond turtle island

i can't keep you

right behind me

all my days in the sun.