Leo the Turtle
He knows the Earth is flat, but he's not telling.
He keeps his secrets to himself.
He is the descendant of Great A’Tuin.
He has inherited the title and the duties.
He carries the world on his back.
Therefore he must never stop swimming.
If he should ever lose his strength,
if he should slip,
he would bring about the end of the world.
Therefore he is always eating,
so that he may be strong and steady.
He never sleeps,
for he must keep constant vigilance.
Therefore he props himself on his hind legs,
to see whether something is approaching.
He rolls on his back often, to avoid collision with other worlds.
He eats asteroids for breakfast.
The sun shines only for him,
so that he can rest and warm his bones.
His life is hard,
though he never complains.
GloPoWriMo Day 29 - a paean to a pet
Inspired by Jubilate Agno by Christopher Smart and by the legends of Discworld.
Dedicated to my turtle Leonardo, who is all these things and more.
This is fun. :)
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