L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

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 March 12, 2021 at 3:41 AM - An imaginative poem that children will love, Milton :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) L Milton Hankins March 12, 2021 at 10:12 AM Thanks, Sunshine.

Caren Krutsinger March 11, 2021 at 11:16 PM I have a lot of ideas for Myrtle too, and I am not even 5 yet! L Milton Hankins March 12, 2021 at 9:53 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 March 11, 2021 at 8:36 PM Milton, fantastic nursery rhyme with great flow and rhythm. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve L Milton Hankins March 11, 2021 at 8:55 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 March 11, 2021 at 5:21 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 March 11, 2021 at 5:28 PM Thanks so much, Gershon. Always good to hear from you.

Evelyn Judy Buehler March 11, 2021 at 3:42 PM One thing Myrtle can do is spark young imaginations. Congratulations on your 1st place win, L Milton. L Milton Hankins March 11, 2021 at 3:50 PM Thanks so much for your kind comment, Evelyn. I always appreciate hearing from you.

Terry Flood March 11, 2021 at 3:11 PM What could Myrtle the turtle do? Myrtle could win a contest, that’s what. Well done and congrats. Terry L Milton Hankins March 11, 2021 at 3:49 PM Well, I guess so, Terry. Thanks.

Jan Allison March 11, 2021 at 2:58 PM I'd love to see some more poems about Myrtle, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx L Milton Hankins March 11, 2021 at 3:49 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. March 11, 2021 at 1:58 PM Hi L Milton, Congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis L Milton Hankins March 11, 2021 at 3:47 PM Alexis, I always love hearing from you. Thanks for your congratulations.

Paula Goldsmith March 11, 2021 at 1:06 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 March 11, 2021 at 3:47 PM Thanks, Paula. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Gershon Wolf March 6, 2021 at 7:11 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 March 6, 2021 at 8:00 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 March 6, 2021 at 7:42 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 March 6, 2021 at 9:29 AM Thanks, Marcela. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Robert Pettit March 6, 2021 at 6:58 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 March 6, 2021 at 9:30 AM LOL. What a coincidence! Thanks for reading about Myrtle!

Terry Flood March 5, 2021 at 3:08 PM I guess Myrtle the turtle was late ’cause a turtle can’t hurtle. Nice one. Good luck in contest. Terry L Milton Hankins March 5, 2021 at 4:22 PM Thanks, Terry. What can a turtle do????

Judy Ball March 5, 2021 at 2:26 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 March 5, 2021 at 2:57 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.