Home » Poems » Bill Baker » Turtle

Bill Baker | + Follow Poet |

Turtle

slow moving reptile lives inside leathery shell good pet for a child

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Michael Tor

Date: 8/2/2023 11:10:00 AM

Yes Bill a turtle is an excellent pet.We have lots of snappers around my area Bill those are the not so nice ones. Thank you for posting my friend...

Bill Baker
Date: 8/2/2023 5:12:00 PM

Thank you for reading so many of my poems today. You're a great friend to have, Michael. May your week be a peaceful one, Bill

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/2/2023 7:17:00 AM

Yeah, well that last snapping turtle I caught while fishing made me a little uneasy Bill. LOL Its head was as big as a saucer! Nice write! :) ps-a little secret: Turtle was a pet name for me as a child. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 8/2/2023 5:11:00 PM

That's scarry, Linda. Cute nickname. Have a pleasant week! Bill

Judy Ball

Date: 7/29/2023 11:27:00 AM

Oh I do like turtles Bill. So cute and gentle creatures. Nice job here. God Bless, JB

Bill Baker
Date: 7/30/2023 10:08:00 PM

I like them too, Judy. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Have a great week! Bill

David Fisher

Date: 7/12/2023 4:49:00 PM

Enjoyed this Haiku, Bill about one of nature's best toys. How that methodical creature has been around so long is amazing. It's great to see so many different subjects on the Soup...so much to write about!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/12/2023 7:56:00 PM

I agree, David, we have a lot of poets with varying interests. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/9/2023 4:08:00 PM

so cute, Bill. And thanks for your recent comment to me on my poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/9/2023 7:45:00 PM

You're welcome, Andrea. Thank you for the comments on my poetry, my friend. Bill

Eve Roper

Date: 7/9/2023 12:31:00 PM

Wow, "good pet for a child", how long do they live. Google states, "Some species of tortoises can live 100 years or more". Fascinating. Well done, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/9/2023 7:54:00 PM

Thanks for the coments, Eve. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/9/2023 12:06:00 PM

Good write, Bill! Panahiotz

Bill Baker
Date: 7/9/2023 7:56:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Pangie. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/9/2023 7:47:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this one with us. I enjoyed reading it today. I thought at the end I wonder if by it being slow moving, the child would be able to stop it before it got away from them. LOL..I would hope that a mischievous child would not have one though. I appreciate your visit to my page. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 7/9/2023 8:07:00 PM

You're welcome, Sara, I always enjoy your poetry when I get time to read some. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Paul Callus

Date: 7/9/2023 1:32:00 AM

An informative turtle write compressed in three lines, Bill. Personally I prefer tortoises; I've had one for the past 40yrs. ~ Regards // paul

Bill Baker
Date: 7/9/2023 6:45:00 AM

WOW! 40 yrs makes a good pet. Thanks for the comment, Paul. Cheers, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 7/7/2023 9:30:00 PM

Apt description of the turtle. These amphibians are interesting creatures. A great haiku. Have a lovely weekend, dear Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/8/2023 8:07:00 AM

Thank you, my dear friend, for the comments on my poetry. Hugs, Bill

Paige Hind

Date: 7/7/2023 6:01:00 PM

A cute rhyming haiku!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/8/2023 8:08:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Paige. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 7/7/2023 5:41:00 PM

This is charming, Bill:you have, . reminded me of a poem i once wrote from a Turtle’S POV. I found it and posted just now.SuZ

Bill Baker
Date: 7/8/2023 8:10:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comments, SuZ. I'll check out your poem later, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Charles Messina

Date: 7/6/2023 4:49:00 AM

As long as it's not a snapping turtle (lol). But indeed some turtles make for great pets. Turtle soup anyone! Nice haiku, Bill. Charlie

Bill Baker
Date: 7/6/2023 5:24:00 PM

:-) Snapping and Ninja turtles wouldn't either make a good pet. lol Thanks for the visit Charles. Gheers, my friend. Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 7/5/2023 7:49:00 PM

Yes, i strongly agree, good pet for a child and also for adult my dear poet friend Bill. I got 2 small adorable turtles 4 years ago but I happily gave to a cute and sweet boy in my neighborhood and he loved it so much. A well-crafted haiku my dear poet friend. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 7/6/2023 5:23:00 PM

That was very kind to share the joy of a pet with a child, Len. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/5/2023 2:28:00 PM

Your " Turtle" is a fun Haiku write. When I was 4, I had 2 turtles. They got big and we put them in a pond. Have a fun day............

Bill Baker
Date: 7/5/2023 7:41:00 PM

I bet they loved the pond, Paula. Thanks for the comment, my friend. Bill

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/5/2023 10:49:00 AM

Yes! When I was a kid ion the farm we would catch them often. Keep them a week or two then release them. Great memory for me my friend. Very nice haiku.. God bless..

Robert Lindley
Date: 7/5/2023 10:50:00 AM

And yes, my brother and I used to race them.. Great fun for farm kids...

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/5/2023 7:22:00 AM

Oh, Bill, these creatures truly make for splendid companions to a young soul. Moreover, they impart invaluable wisdom unto us all, for it is through their measured and unhurried gait that triumph is ultimately achieved.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/5/2023 9:25:00 AM

I agree, my friend. There's so much we humans can learn by observing nature and her creatures. Thanks for the visit. Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/5/2023 5:10:00 AM

They are indeed good pets for a child. And they teach us a lot--slow and steady wins the race. Inspiring poem, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/5/2023 9:24:00 AM

I still remember the tortus and the haire race. lol Thanks for commenting, Vijay. Have a nice day, my friend. Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/4/2023 10:32:00 PM

So lovely to see turtles around the house. How I hate them when they are boiled for soup. So cruel.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/5/2023 9:23:00 AM

I agree, very cruel. yuck! Have a good day my friend. Bill

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/4/2023 8:35:00 PM

Turtles make great pets for children. We had tadpoles when I was a child. A nice one, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/5/2023 9:22:00 AM

Thanks for the comment and encouragement, Evelyn. I liked tadpoles myself. :-) Have a pleasant day, my friend. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/4/2023 8:16:00 PM

Different reptiles …this one works for a small child!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/5/2023 9:21:00 AM

It worked with mine, at least the two girls. Thanks for the comments, Kim. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/4/2023 4:48:00 PM

I had a small turtle that I took with me when I went off to college. Unfortunately, Tommy met an untimely demise. I went off to my classes and left him in his bowl by the window not realizing the hot Texas sun would filter through the window. Too hot for Tommy. You get the idea....I've never had another pet. Your delightful poem reminded me of Tommy. Ha! Thank you, my west side writing bear

Bill Baker
Date: 7/5/2023 9:00:00 AM

You came back to find Tommy floating with an upside tummy. Bummy baby. I bet yet had a cry. Love, the turtle master.