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Written by: Jon A Cavanaugh

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Turtles

Turtles within a hardened shell
Confined inside their citadel
Are shielded knights in armored plating
That observe the rites of mating
Acts that while they're consummating
Are hilariously fascinating


A sequel to "The turtle" by Ogden Nash

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kathryn collins

Date: 11/23/2012 9:12:00 AM

I'm off to the swamp to watch the turtles. Your poetry is off to my favorite poets list.

Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/23/2012 3:57:00 PM

LOL, thank you for your wonderful comment. I don't think that you will have to go as far as the swamp. They have videos on U-tube. On one the poor turtle lost his grip and is lying helplessly on his back. Hilarious. I'm a sucker for animal slapstick.

Terry O'Leary

Date: 11/23/2012 5:28:00 AM

Funny poem, Jon! Terry (BTW. once a sexy dying tortoise, stiffened up with rigor-mortis)

Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/23/2012 5:52:00 AM

I love this little poem you have written here. Don't let this gem of a poem die here. Post it.

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 11/22/2012 9:55:00 PM

So that's what they are doing. Perfect set up. Lol. Enjoyed, Jon. Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. Love ya, Toquyen

Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/23/2012 12:23:00 AM

I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you. I hope you had one as well.

Eileen Ghali

Date: 11/22/2012 9:35:00 PM

Hilarious! The romantic side of me was hoping for some drama, but this is way better! Thanks for sharing! :)

Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/23/2012 12:22:00 AM

Thank you Eileen.

daver austin

Date: 11/22/2012 10:21:00 AM

Wow. That must be a kind of upside down business or.....? Enjoyed this bit of humor mucho. Glad you liked my Masked Ball. Love, daver

Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/22/2012 5:58:00 PM

It can be an upside down business if the male loses his grip. Which does happen and is very funny.

ilene bauer

Date: 11/22/2012 6:37:00 AM

BRAVO for this one! a masterpiece that produces a smile - that's very rare!

Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/22/2012 9:11:00 AM

If you get a chance check out the book "Under Water with Ogden Nash" I love that book.

Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/22/2012 9:08:00 AM

I'm so glad I brought you a smile. You have such a wonderful smile. Wow, and such a wonderful compliment. Thank you.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/22/2012 6:20:00 AM

This one has great flow, rhythm, and rhyme to it..I enjoyed the humor..Great work..Thanks for stopping by..Yes, out cold would have been a great end line..Sara

Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/22/2012 9:06:00 AM

Thank you. You could still change the end line. Or just add out cold at the end. I think it would be hilarious.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 11/22/2012 5:50:00 AM

Oh yes I do like this one, just needed this , thanks Jon xx

Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/22/2012 9:02:00 AM

Thank you Mandy. You should check out "The turtle" by Ogden Nash" I love that poem.