Dr. Upma A. Sharma Poet Free verse

Turtles

Turtles

Augury of ancient
Chinese mythology,
Mentions divine turtles,
Turtle shells,,,,
Defy augur's abilities !

On the back of turtle,
Stands volcano Island Bali,
Two snakes on sides,
If go weak in aim,
Earth quakes !

Yabuti donated
A fire to man,
Trickster or justice helper !
Bedawang a turtle
Carries elephants,
Holds earth on his back !
Shells on Samurai swords,
Signify bravery!

Leatherbacks and hawksbills,
Beautiful Sea turtles,
Heroes in music,
Arts and music stars! 
Eat up plastics,
Taking for jellyfishes!

Switch off your lights,
Clean up the beach,
For Turtles nesting,
Save and help grow,
Celebrate world turtles day!



Written on 18/7/14
Contest- Turtles
Sponsor- Cyndi Macmillan 

Ranked 6th

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S.Jagathsimhan Nair August 9, 2014 at 11:18 AM A lot of info and good poetry. Congrats, Upma!!

Faye Gibson August 8, 2014 at 7:23 PM Congratulations, Upma, on your placement in Cyndi's contest.

Roy Jerden August 8, 2014 at 9:50 AM Nice. I see you took the world turtle theme also. Well done. Congratulations on your placement!

Paul Callus August 7, 2014 at 4:51 AM Hi Upma! Congratulations on your win for such an informative entry. I admit I had to look up some things myself before commenting! This makes for a very interesting and educational write. // paul

Mohan Chutani August 7, 2014 at 3:21 AM Upma, a fine mythological write on turtles. congrats for a fine win. Mohan

Kelly Deschler July 20, 2014 at 11:17 PM You know quite a lot about turtles, Dr. Upma! Your poem was so unique and interesting to read. Well done! Good luck in Cyndi's contest! Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2014 at 5:15 AM Thnx Kelly ! glad to hv ur visit n lovely words!

Verlena S. Walker July 20, 2014 at 10:02 PM Well done Upma... Excellence... Enjoyed... Hugs Verlena Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2014 at 5:25 AM Thanks Verlena ,, glad to hv ur visit n lovely words!

Ravi Sathasivam July 20, 2014 at 1:13 AM Excellent write and great tribute to turtles. Enjoyed reading it. TFS Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2014 at 5:26 AM Glad u enjoyed Ravi !

Matthew Anish July 19, 2014 at 10:08 PM Turtle power! Nice poem! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2014 at 5:28 AM Thnx Matthew ! appreciate ur visit !

Gry Christensen July 19, 2014 at 2:54 PM I find this very educational as well, which to me makes it even more worth a read. I am surd you will do well in the contest! Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2014 at 5:30 AM Thnx Gry,, glad to liked this one !

Carolyn Devonshire July 19, 2014 at 11:39 AM Dear Dr. Upma, you described many things I didn't know about turtles. I can just imagine a turtle carrying an elephant! This is quite a delightful poem and you are sure to place in the contest. I am vacationing, but had to stop by and thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad I saw this wonderful poem! Love, Carolyn Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2014 at 5:31 AM Thanks dear Carolyn ! glad to hv ur beautiful comments as always,, n that u liked it,, u r very kind to me !

Arlene Smith July 18, 2014 at 4:21 PM Oh! My!.. Sweet Upma.. What a beautiful tribute to turtles! ... I had nothing for this one.. Good luck in the contest! Hugs... Arlene Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2014 at 5:32 AM Thnx Arlene my great friend ,, so glad u liked !

Joyce Johnson July 18, 2014 at 4:03 PM A great write about turtles. I am sure it will go far. Thanks for your comment o the poem about my son. don't be sad. He died 15 years ago and I am over the shock, but I am so grateful that I had him to raise. Love, Joyce Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2014 at 5:34 AM Thnx Joyce ! u r indeed very brave my dear friend,, its my pleasure to hv met u and known u!

Sara Kendrick July 18, 2014 at 3:58 PM Interesting work that is also educational for the contest..Reads like winning material to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..Your comments are uplifting..Sara Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2014 at 5:35 AM Thnx for ur lovely visit n wonderful words n wishes Sara ! u r so kind to me always !

Nette Onclaud July 18, 2014 at 3:41 PM a mythical delight, dr urma.. winning wishes!,, huggs Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2014 at 5:36 AM Thnx for ur visit n wishes dear nette!

Jack Horne July 18, 2014 at 2:20 PM lovely write, with a very powerful message Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 22, 2014 at 5:37 AM Thnx Jack ,, glad u liked !