“Surreal Turtle”
Computer Art by Matteo Pontonutti
From pxleyes.com
(Regarding the land tortoise)
a journey of miles
undertaken by inches
wanting no speed
each step an intimate distance
destiny held within hand
resolute stoic
possessed of a patient
dinosaur brain
knowing firsthand of land
more than wisest of men
undeterrable
simple in virtue of goals
food and progress
a creature whose example
can teach of contentment
Writer Lynne Sargent
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“knowing firsthand of land
more than wisest of men”
I like these lines very much.
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much appreciated
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In a world looking for faster and faster internet speed, to be asked to ponder the way of the tortoise is a remarkable gift! Thank you!
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slow is good, says the man with the broken accelerator
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aww, what a sage and precious piece. you have won my biggest approval today. thank you for writing and sharing this gift !
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Aww, sage n precious piece. Ty.
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You chose such a perfect image and symbol for contentment, Paul. Nicely written.
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thanks kindly, olga
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Wonderful, Paul! Strangely enough, I was reading some of the fantasy/mythology I write and came across a giant turtle whose image (in my mind) resembles the picture you posted for this. I have always loved the tortoise, there is something ancient, wise and majestic about them. Loved your poem, sir. Best wishes from Baldy.
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we share that view – thanks, baldy
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Mythical picture of the tortoise. They are indeed wondrous creatures. I like your poetic expression of their virtues. I’ve had many encounters with tortoises including Lonesome George and Alfalfa a Georgia box turtle who was my son’s pet.
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they somehow have a dignity about them
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Was wondering what you meant by it having a dinosaur brain?
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a reptile who’s been around since their time
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So you hold the view of an old Earth?
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I guess I do
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Oh okay. I’m curious as to your thinking behind this. How – in your mind – does that fit with the Christian Faith and God’s creation?
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that would take a book – but I find no conflict
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Interesting. Have you read ‘The Greatest Hoax On Earth’ by Jonathan Sarfati?
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no, but I’ve read reviews – personally, I think Sarfati and Dawkins (and their strident followers) are merely opposite sides of the same blindly intolerant coin – Sarfati misunderstands science and Dawkins misunderstands theology – but that’s just my opinion
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Sarfati certainly doesn’t misunderstand the science, he has a PhD in physical chemistry and so has proven his capability in understanding it. In this book he goes through different issues in a very logical way and challenges them.
I urge you to read that book and to take a look into the issues with carbon dating, and mutation of genes. You will uncover some very interesting things.
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