Jack Ellison Poet Limerick

Ancient Turtles

Turtles seem invincible but survival rate is small
Ancient and nonaggressive, least threatening of them all  
Alive with the dinosaurs
Extinction is at the door
Since I was a boy, was intrigued and enthralled

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Patricia Cresswell October 12, 2017 at 7:01 PM I love turtles. I can picture by a pond watching turtles. Be well Jack anther thoughtful poem. I like this aspect of you. Jack Ellison October 12, 2017 at 7:05 PM You are kind Miss Patricia... have a nice evening my love!!! xxx

Lim'Rik Flats October 12, 2017 at 8:57 AM Man has never blinked//as he drove things to extinct//maybe someday//he'll go away//and the critters will say, "Man stinked!" MO COFFEE PLEASE!!! Jack Ellison October 12, 2017 at 9:22 AM Hey!!! Maybe we'll be extinct one day... wouldn't that stick in our craw!!! GOIN' FORE MO COFFEE!!!

Silent One October 12, 2017 at 8:06 AM Really are they facing extinction? how sad.. wonderful animals, especially sea turtles! Jack Ellison October 12, 2017 at 8:16 AM That's what they say...sad undeed!!! GOOD MORNING (here) SO!!!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 12, 2017 at 7:20 AM This touches a chord with me Jack. Good morning hugs! xomo Jack Ellison October 12, 2017 at 7:32 AM In a small stream where I grew up, these wee guys intrigued us! Morning dear Mo!!! Love and hugs, Jack xxx