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ICHABOD THE TURTLE

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ICHABOD THE TURTLE
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There once was a snapping turtle named Ichabod,
An intrepid soul, his legs lightning rods.
    Rabbits, he outpaced, left them confused,
    And with his speed, they were not amused. 
Oh how all the other turtles did applaud!

“You run like a Greek god!” they said agog.
“Why do you have the running ethic of a slog?”
     With a laugh and a sigh,
     He'd say, "I’ll tell you why. 
I’m just here for the snacks, those delicious frogs.”

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Line Gauthier

Date: 8/13/2025 5:37:00 PM

lol ~ charming humour ~ delightful read

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/13/2025 5:39:00 PM

thank you...appreciate your visit

John Loving Iii

Date: 8/13/2025 10:43:00 AM

HaHa.I still fear the snap.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/13/2025 5:42:00 PM

I do too...know some folks that were snapping turtles...I learned to fear them :-) HA

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/13/2025 5:54:00 AM

What a charming and delightful verse, a tale spun with whimsy and wit! I witnessed Ichabod running past confused bunnies and enjoying the admiration from his peers turtles.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/13/2025 5:40:00 PM

thank you, dear Sotto, for your visit and for your appreciation of my twisted, whimsical tale of the tortoise outrunning the hares. I've always appreciated the underdog, I suppose. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 8/12/2025 10:10:00 PM

Nice twist for that final line, Sara. Everyone except the frogs will love it. Hugs, Bill

Maria Williams

Date: 8/12/2025 9:39:00 PM

Dear Sara, thsi had me smiling all the way through — such a clever, whimsical tale! I could picture Ichabod dashing past bewildered rabbits and basking in the praise of his fellow turtles. And that final line about the snacks? Absolutely perfect! Hugs

Rowena Velasco

Date: 8/12/2025 9:20:00 PM

It’s a cute and funny limerick — love how Ichabod’s speed is really just about chasing snacks. Made me smile.

Ghairo Daniels

Date: 8/12/2025 5:44:00 PM

Love his name & inclusion of Greeks. After all they the best chefs, though I don’t align with chopping up turtles for soup. Long way for frogs from river to sea, just to be eaten as snacks. Happy day !

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/13/2025 5:41:00 PM

thanks for your upbeat comments, Ghairo! I agree, frogs as snacks seems unjust :-) enjoy your evening, Sara

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/12/2025 5:02:00 PM

Delightful! I hear the legs are a delicacy...I will stick to pizza though. Have a lovely evening.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/12/2025 5:19:00 PM

I've had turtle soup...it was pretty tasty...but pizza and chocolate are my 'go to's' :-) enjoy your evening, Sara

Yann Rolland

Date: 8/12/2025 4:35:00 PM

just amazing and fun, thanks poet

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/12/2025 5:19:00 PM

thank you, Yann...appreciate your visit today, Sara