summoning a sea turtle
Dear Mr. Turtle
come fly underwater
with your solid scaled wings
and your fine gentle beak
soar over the coral
the triggerfish and wrasses
the brittlestars and clams
flap your flippers
and sail our way
to the three pale fish
who wait breathing anxiously
for your sweet arrival
Dear Mr. Turtle
please gift us with your presence
during this brief visit to your home
half a world away from ours
and we will hum you a lullaby –
all that we have to give
that might suit your watery ways
