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The Tortoise

To be a big tortoise, old and wise
His house is his shell and his disguise
Deliberate and quiet, he values no prize
Taking only enough to thrive and survive
War, hate, and color not seen through his eyes
We think we're smart, the old tortoise is wise.

    Feb 19 2017

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2016

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Deborah Burch Date: 3/12/2017 9:20:00 PM I like turtles!! congratulations Daniel and well done!! Big Hugggs deb Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 3/11/2017 11:59:00 PM Hi Daniel, You've penned a good fable. Congratulations on your fine win: -) Alexis Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 3/11/2017 9:14:00 PM Wonderful fable, Daniel, congratulations on your win ~* Hugs Eve Login to Reply

Lindsay Laurie Date: 1/21/2016 1:56:00 AM Hello Daniel ... like all animals, its all about survival. It's us humans who are indulgent - thank you Daniel - Lindsay Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/21/2016 7:20:00 AM Thank you. You are too kind.

Maurice Rigoler Date: 1/19/2016 2:22:00 PM Not at all offended by your remark. We each can offer our views as we see fit. Keep writing and posting. / M Login to Reply

Maurice Rigoler Date: 1/19/2016 1:13:00 PM I tend to agree with your poem somewhat, for animals, like humans, have their dark side, and Nature, if one looks carefully, is anything but a Disneyland. I have written poems on this subject but more in keeping with the "true" nature of animal behavior. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting on my work. Best to you in your writing endeavors. / M Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/19/2016 2:07:00 PM Thank you sir and yes I agree, nature is definitely brutal at times. I think there is already enough darkness in the world, so I like to present a lighter side when I can. I appreciate your insight and do hope I have not offended you.

Daniel Turner Date: 1/17/2016 6:43:00 AM Bless you,Howard. Thanks for stopping by. Give Emma a carrot for me. Login to Reply

Howard Tunick Date: 1/16/2016 10:23:00 PM I second Adrea. Brings Aesop to mind. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/17/2016 1:45:00 PM Bless you, Howard, Thanks for stopping by. Give Emma a carrot for me.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/16/2016 7:16:00 PM a very cute lesson about life!! I really like this. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/16/2016 8:55:00 PM Thank you, Andrea. I appreciate your support.

Gail Underwood Date: 1/16/2016 4:59:00 PM Very well written and truthful, i like it Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/16/2016 5:07:00 PM Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment.