its not that we're frightened by you

it's just some things take a hold

like the biggest hug

or the tightest glove

and just to move your fingers

you have to fall in love

a turtle hides in its shell

because it keeps her well

she fits comfortably

she sucks in her feet

and she pulls in her arms

and then her head and her tail

come in to keep away from harm

holding herself until she's safe

I'm not used to being held

even though I have a shell

held is like a blanket

with arms sewn inside of it

I stick out my feet

and I pull out my arms

and then my head and my tail come out

to snuggle in the warmth

holding