Best Turtle Poems

I am turtle
and I roam.
From town to town,
carry my home,
upon my back
and that’s a fact.

A more patient creature
you’ll not see;
my best feature,
is to patient, be.
I take my time
and always arrive.

An world observer,
with great fervor;
I’ll always arrive
when disaster strikes;
with my house on my back
and emergency packs.

Your...

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It must be springtime
for she lumbers by her nest
below the fig tree.

Hatchlings soon appear
to scamper into the sea.
She cries out to, "Watch

for eagles above!"
then turns away; her voice now
in praise of new life.


  
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The giant sea turtle saved the day by being the ride for many.
He rescued a pelican, a cat, a penguin and a dog named Penny.
Their ship went down, and they were at the mercy of the waves.
If not for turtle, they would all be in...

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Turtle

                             Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, 
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Sunlight broke the shades began to fade
the crimson pinks and yellows showed the way
as daylight showed the wayward path to go
Mark the purple turtle headed home

Across the fields of clover did he roam
beside the banks of daffodills in bloom 
He crossed the mighty river
ran down...

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I love to slurp up turtle soup
It always makes me want to whoop

Soft-shelled turtle or red snapper
Cut up and stripped of their protective wrapper

Like a thick gravy with turtley parts,
Little beady eyes and turtley hearts;

Chopped up into turtle stew,
Come on people try something new.

~For P.D.'s...

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Horace the tortoise was ready to dine
He ordered his food, while the waiter poured wine

They bought the first course, (a huge bowl of soup)
But, the bowl had a rabbit who was swimming in loops!!

"Oh waiter! Come quickly!"..."There's a hare in my soup!!"
And soon other patrons,...

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The most beautiful morning stretches before my eyes 
beneath a parapet of pink gloaming, one promised breath
All Remains of yesterday swallowed by a burst of fresh air 
both window and I are privy to a turtle dove cooing on my ledge
"This is not my habitat"...

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Takes his time in sunshine,
Tentatively stepping.
Tranquil summer follows,
Trailed by its vivid blooms.
Too sweet fragrance abounds!
True value takes awhile,
Typical of rainbows.


Written on April 26, 2021
For: Pleiades T Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Kim Merryman...

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A turtle walking through the grass
Making each step with measured gait,
Allowing time and doubt to pass,
And taking time to pause and wait. 

Making each step with measured gait,
A man takes time to reminisce.
And taking time to pause and wait
He might find something he would miss....

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 I've been down 
This road before
Far too many times
With a tiny frown, 
But what for?
I've been alone 
For many years 
Far too many times, 
Sheltered by tears

I'm under you now
I love you somehow
Grieve not, my turtle dove
You're the one that I love
Weep not, my...

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The sea unleashes its children green 
seeking a sandy shielded defense and 
swimming wings for legs, scraping 
their way from seaweed waters at low 
tide the sea awakens...

Those crusted, frothy shells demand
their way toward the grasses as destiny 
calls. Barely an eye to see, eroded...

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Myrtle the Turtle

There once was a turtle named Myrtle.
She could speed through a maze and climb a hurdle.

While she was small, she was a friend to all.
And remained safe from a kitchen overhaul.

Years passed as she raced for many children.
Through mazes designed in childlike fashion.

Lined...

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The scorpion and the turtle? Have you heard this story?
They are mortal enemies in natures scheme of things it can be gory’
Anyway this is a message about different creature’s nature.
So they’ll see this story and maybe mature.

This turtle is in the water as the scorpion...

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Fearless Excavation!
Dirt flies into the air.
Turtle Devastation, 
As he digs a muddy lair.

Mindful Contemplation.
Winter weather is quite near.
Springtime Fascination
Is when turtle reappears....

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