Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Butti the Tortoise

Butti the tortoise from the zoo has flown the coop

   Your brother Tutti misses you, you little poop

      On you there is a large bounty

         If found in El Paso County

            Hope you don't end up as a bowl of turtle soup

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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This is based on a true story.   Butti came up missing at the Colorado Springs
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 27 Mar 2011.  He and his brother, Tutti, are Indian
Star tortoises.    Suspicions are that some miscreant pocketed him and strolled
away since he was about the size of a grapefruit and weighed about a
pound.   Coincidentally, a river otter named Kitchi, escaped from the same zoo
a few months ago and has never been found.   If interested you can read the
saga of Kitchi in my poem of the same name.   Will keep you posted!!

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Carol Sunshine Brown April 13, 2011 at 12:44 PM I finally am getting around to thank you for your kind comments on my poetry, it is truly appreciated Bob. Love, Carol

James Foulk April 12, 2011 at 2:51 PM you know Robert everyone in my family has been to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo but me. I remember reading about this in the Denver Post. it is really nice for you to write a poem about it. a great read

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 31, 2011 at 7:27 PM thankxx Bob and oh so sorry to hear of your loss of a child as well.. their presence is always with us and forever will remain.. their spirits are free and one day we will see them again luv.. appreciate your touching comment..

Dana Smith March 30, 2011 at 3:08 PM Wonderful poetry, I really enjoyed reading your poetry today and I'm looking forward to reading more. Take care of yourself. Dana'lynn

Ralph Taylor March 30, 2011 at 12:59 PM Very interesting, Bob. Well written. Really enjoyed. Nice going. Ralphie.

Nette Onclaud March 30, 2011 at 12:42 PM awwwh, i wish tutti would be fine, robert... this hits a sensitive chord in my heart; lovely work! :) huggs, nette

Michelle Mac Donald March 30, 2011 at 11:57 AM Poor Tutti, I hope the 'miscreant' will give vitamins. I had to look up this breed, if a turtle might be called beautiful, this one would be at the top of the line. We have painted and snapping turtles here, but tuddi looks more exotique! Cute names! Wishing you, yours, and Tuddi, the best!:) Mikki

Carolyn Devonshire March 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM I'll be happy to "shell out" some dough for Tutti, Bob! LOL

Carolyn Devonshire March 30, 2011 at 9:42 AM Oh, I hope they find Tutti alive and well, Robert. Interesting that they never found Kitchi -- I remember that poem. Perhaps the same culprit is responsible for both kidnappings. Long live Tutti! Funny last line in your limerick, Bob. Much enjoyed. Love, Carolyn

Carrie Richards March 30, 2011 at 8:07 AM Perhaps Tutti is having a rendevouz with the missing cobra from the zoo in NYC. !!! I'd rather have turtle soup than cobra soup anyday!!! :) But hope they are both found safe and sound!!!

Carol Sunshine Brown March 30, 2011 at 5:03 AM Enjoyed reading this outstanding piece of poetry this morning Bob. Thank you for sharing it and waiting for your update. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich March 29, 2011 at 11:18 PM Yeah, the poor critter was probably pocketed and taken away. Poor little thing. I'm sure he won't end up as soup though. Cute limerick!

Tahera Mannan March 29, 2011 at 9:55 PM Hahaha You've made this dreary day really great for me Bob. Thanks.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 29, 2011 at 8:54 PM A sweet story in Limerick form Bob but such a sad ending.. please do keep us posted.. how could someone do that? enjoyed your humor on this event my friend..