Once upon a time, in the ocean so vast
A tortoise lived carefree, its life unsurpassed
It swam with the current, so swift and so strong
As it breathed through its nostrils, it sang a happy song

One day, a tsunami came crashing ashore
With a crest so high, it was like nothing before
The tortoise was surrounded by debris and more
It felt so scared, it had never felt like this before

But with a swift stroke, it swam to the top
And rode the wave like a surfer nonstop
It crested and dipped, and finally, it stopped
As it looked around, it saw what the wave had brought

The beach was in shambles, the ocean was rough
But the tortoise was safe, and that was enough
It knew that the current could be strong and tough
But it also knew that it could be ridden with love

So if you ever face a wave like this
Remember the tortoise, and give it a kiss
Stay strong, stay safe, and never miss
The chance to ride the current and find your bliss.

Reflections

1. How did the tortoise feel when the tsunami wave came?
2. How did the tortoise ride the wave to safety?
3. What did the tortoise learn about the power of the ocean's current?
4. Have you ever faced a situation where you had to be brave like the tortoise?
5. What message do you think the story is trying to teach us about facing challenges and being resilient?