None For Me, Thank You

I know a crafty old reptilian
Who answers to the name of Jillian.

She has often been around the loop
Without simmering in turtle soup.

Whenever she feels the need to roam
She travels in her mobile home.

She lives now at the local zoo
And doesn't mind that she's on view.

Each Thursday she is the headlined feature.
After seeing this amazing creature

I don't think anyone would stoop
To order a bowl of turtle soup.




Took 9th place in Turtle Soup contest
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Mehta Avatar
August 16, 2010 at 8:53 PM
Congrats on the win, Joyce
Dietrich Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 9:32 PM
I really liked your treatment of the turtle in YOUR poem, Joyce. Congrats! Luv, Andrea
K. Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 12:29 AM
Yay for Jillian for letting other keep from ordering turtle soup ;) -- congrats on your win with this cute piece, Joyce :) -- nikko :)
Brown Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Congratulations Joyce on your win in (Destroyer((Poet's contest "Turtle Soup". Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 9:51 AM
congrats on your win with this adorable poem
Sweetheart Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 7:06 AM
Congrats Joyce on your winning poem in P.D.'s turtle contest with this amazing and entertaining write ..enjoy your super win this happy Sunday ..thankxx for your blog comment ..I have replied there as well my friend..with luv..
Fraser Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 5:43 AM
Many congratulations Joyce on your win in PD's fine contest. Sweet poetry at it's best >> James
Sepulvado Anderson Avatar
August 3, 2010 at 9:39 PM
Another really cute couplet. It's one of my favorite forms of poetry. Have a great day! Scarlett
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 3, 2010 at 4:26 PM
This is real cute Joyce. Best of luck in the contest with it. I just couldn't get started on this contest. I love turtles too much I guess. They are such beautiful creatures. Aloha, Connie
Walters Avatar
August 3, 2010 at 8:37 AM
Oh my gosh! She's been around the loop and didn't simmer in the soup?? I guess she saw the sign! haha... Loved this, very cute! Thanks for commenting on mine- best wishes, kris
Neels Avatar
August 3, 2010 at 5:20 AM
thank goodness I'm not into Turtle Soup.. enjoyed your entry, all the best Wilma
Dietrich Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Some like that stuff, but YUK. I sure wouldn't eat it. Hey, this is a cute little poem, Joyce. good luck in the contest. LUv, Andrea
Mehta Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 5:17 PM
I could detect humor in ths poem A nice write on the theme of the contest. Good luck, Joyce
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