into your pride,
and also a part of you,
this we all can see...
This is your mark
on those who know,
and love you,
your persistance,
quiet drive,
and kind and loving ways.
I have watched you grow,
from conception
to a young man
watched with tears,
your ups and downs
seeing you quietly
move on,
learning, taking all in stride
and my heart swells,
for you will always be,
my turtle with much pride.
by Silk,
and dedicated to my nephew,
Kory Turtle Stevens