Only some will understand

Trying to be positive in a world of pain,

 and it does take some effort.

Led to a shell.

Not to hide behind,

  merely a buffer.

As a tortoise,

 I take my time.

I try to see the beauty of the world around me.

I can't ignore the pain mixed into the vision.

My pace is slow,

but stubborn.

I walk toward a day with no pain.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked your thoughts and I liked your logic Jon. Maybe a tortoise pace we need. Would be a nice day to walk through life with no pain. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Jon Roggie]

In honor of a passed poet, I will always be the tortoise.

[Coyote Poetry]

Good to be a tortoise.

[Jon Roggie]

Well, a coyote is usually a jester...

[Coyote Poetry]

I have been the Coyote for many years.

[Jon Roggie]

Long may you run my friend.