by Ruth S. Baker

“David Attenborough, a Voice of Nature, Turns 100”
—The New York Times

The giant turtle conclave met,
Not quorum but full plenary:
“Let’s celebrate,” they called, “en fête,
“Sir David’s first centenary!”

Meanwhile, cavorting round the fens,
A mayfly sang: “Behold
Earth’s favorite homo sapiens:
Ten million lifetimes old!”