Just before the Hurricane,
this little one emerges.
She's on her way to the turbulent waves.
We on the shore want so badly to help,
but we know better and walk beside her,
well meaning, helpless, guardians,
until a wave envelopes her -
back and forth
and she is gone
on her long journey
to everywhere.
Baby Turtle, September 1, 2019. The lifeguards assured me that she would make it!
© Laine Quinn 2019