Little Turtle

A poem about one of those little toys one puts in water and they grow. Take them out and they shrink back to orig. size.

We bought a little turtle,

About an inch or so,

We put him in the water;

And then we watched him grow.

 

The instructions simply said,

He'd grow about a week,

Then we take him from the water;

Come on, Let's take a peek.

 

The little turtle grew,

Till he was great in size,

We took him from the water;

And watched him with surprise.

 

As the little turtle lay there,

He slowly starts to shrink,

What's happening to him, Grandma ?

Can you save him, do you think ?

 

Well, I don't know, Honey,

It seems that's what they do,

He's only made of plastic;

He isn't real like me or you.

 

 

Reviews

[Michael X]

norma, this is a really tickling poem, as your words make the reader feel like a kid again,
whimsical, blissful, well written, capturing, lighthearted, the rhyme is skillfully crafted,
i can remember these lil foaming things, and what i loved about this was the ease of flow
at which you pen, so natural and free flowing, yet dedicated to the form, an delightful
childrens story, speaks with a sentimental involvement like treasured memories, mike

This is sweet! I used to love the dinosaurs that grew like that when I was a kid. I loved how you expressed yourself! Great way to remember a moment!

[Vanessa Whiteley]

Ah this is sweet and feels like it is written for a child - a grandchild. The words and rhythm are simple and the rhyme charming. I can a child learning this especially that first stanza. I like the shape too. A very nice poem.

[Kathryn Ann]

Awww... this is cute.. and i know just what you are talking about with these little foam growing animals.. . this poem is beautifully written with such a rhythm that i just love. Keep writing.
Sincerely,
Kayla=]

[Gordon Greene]

I sat on a turtle one time. It was a snapping turtle.

I didn't do it again.

Wish he'd been plastic...

This is such a cute poem. My kids used to go crazy over those little foam animals.

Love it... Gordon

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

What a great poem/story!
This would be such a good childrens story.
I love it!

Chloe
xoxo

[BrightEyes]

seeing life through the eyes of young children is always fantastic! Such a nice poem contrasting at the end how an adults perspective differs from that of children. The little turtle is real to them! Great job!

laura :-)

[Phill Oz O'fee]

They make a dinosaur as well! Does the same thing, but never reacts quite the same, if you put it back into water again!

Neat little poem of observational instruction and tuition for the young at heart. Pleasingly exquisite!

God's Blessing
Phillozofee

[James K. Blaylock]

This was just so loving and wonderful. I really got into the whole flow of it too, you know. I wish I had some of those sweet kinda memories... with one of my grandmothers.

[Fran Marie]

What a delightful write about the plastic turtle that grows,then shrinks~
great rhyme thru~ out this enjoyable read~THanks for sharing~Fran Marie