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Myrtle the Turtle - a Nursery Rhyme

Myrtle the turtle was as slow as could be She knew she could never climb up a tree She knew she could never win a big race She knew she could never fly up into space. She knew she could never ever roller skate And, yes, Myrtle the turtle was always late! My goodness! What could Myrtle the turtle do? [Note: Any child 5 or under will have lots of ideas about what Myrtle can do!] FIRST PLACE WINNER March 5, 2021 Written for Nursery Rhyme Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper [Published in Nursery Rhymes & Stories From Poets Around the World, Eve Roper, Editor, Kindle Direct Publishing, 2021]

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/12/2021 3:41:00 AM

- An imaginative poem that children will love, Milton :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/12/2021 10:12:00 AM

Thanks, Sunshine.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/11/2021 11:16:00 PM

I have a lot of ideas for Myrtle too, and I am not even 5 yet!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/12/2021 9:53:00 AM

Thanks, Caren. Send some ideas to me and I'll try to come up with a Myrtle rhyme for Contest 2. Just kiddin'.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/11/2021 8:36:00 PM

Milton, fantastic nursery rhyme with great flow and rhythm. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2021 8:55:00 PM

Thanks, Eve. I have a place in my heart for Myrtle, and I believe she discovered many, many things she could accomplish. Glad you enjoyed it.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/11/2021 5:21:00 PM

I know what Myrtle the Turtle can do, Milt: She can congratulate you!! Way to go in Eve's contest. Light and Illumination, Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2021 5:28:00 PM

Thanks so much, Gershon. Always good to hear from you.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/11/2021 3:42:00 PM

One thing Myrtle can do is spark young imaginations. Congratulations on your 1st place win, L Milton.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2021 3:50:00 PM

Thanks so much for your kind comment, Evelyn. I always appreciate hearing from you.

Terry Flood

Date: 3/11/2021 3:11:00 PM

What could Myrtle the turtle do? Myrtle could win a contest, that’s what. Well done and congrats. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2021 3:49:00 PM

Well, I guess so, Terry. Thanks.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/11/2021 2:58:00 PM

I'd love to see some more poems about Myrtle, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2021 3:49:00 PM

Oh, I imagine Myrtle is put to rest unless there's another similar contest. I'm not much of a nursery rhyme writer. I did write a short story about Timmy Turtle once, who kept moving with the shade. Thanks for your encouragement.

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/11/2021 1:58:00 PM

Hi L Milton, Congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2021 3:47:00 PM

Alexis, I always love hearing from you. Thanks for your congratulations.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/11/2021 1:06:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. What a cute/fun write for the 5 or under. They will love it just like I did. Have a blessed day....................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/11/2021 3:47:00 PM

Thanks, Paula. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/6/2021 7:11:00 PM

Thanks for giving us 'Myrtle' to replace 'Yertle,' poor Dr. Seuss' turtle. lol. Slow and steady wins the race! Happy weekend, Milt. ~ gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/6/2021 8:00:00 PM

Yep, apparently. I once wrote a children's short story called "Timothy Turtle...." I guess Myrtle was his mother! LOL. Thanks for stopping by.

Marcela Proust

Date: 3/6/2021 7:42:00 AM

It seems Myrtle the Turtle just made herself into a fine poetry bowl of PoetryTurtleSoup...wink wink nudge nudge: NO animals were hurt in the making of this comment!!! A great poem to wake up to. Thank you.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/6/2021 9:29:00 AM

Thanks, Marcela. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/6/2021 6:58:00 AM

This reminds me of when I was in first grade. The teacher displayed a turtle a student brought in to the class. A name had to be chosen among several suggestions from the students. One of them was "Myrtle".

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/6/2021 9:30:00 AM

LOL. What a coincidence! Thanks for reading about Myrtle!

Terry Flood

Date: 3/5/2021 3:08:00 PM

I guess Myrtle the turtle was late ’cause a turtle can’t hurtle. Nice one. Good luck in contest. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/5/2021 4:22:00 PM

Thanks, Terry. What can a turtle do????

Judy Ball

Date: 3/5/2021 2:26:00 PM

Too cute Milton. I agree most kids would love this and have all kinds of ideas for Myrtle. Great job. Loved it. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/5/2021 2:57:00 PM

Thanks, Judy. I hope lots of people will add to the body of children's literature with some great poems for tots! Thanks for your encouragement.