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The Tale of Sir Dale The Tangerine Turtle

from Limericks, Lyrics and Loads of Poems! by Helên Thomas

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Dale the turtle detested the ocean,
He’d rather sunbathe sloshed in sun tan lotion,
And so, over time, Dale ceased to be green,
Instead he resembled an odd tangerine.
One day Dale Turtle was paid a visit
By the turtle Queen; she was most exquisite,
She wanted to see if the stories were true,
That there did exist a strange turtle whose hue,
Was that of a jar of orange marmalade,
The Queen of the turtles would not be dismayed.
On seeing Dale Turtle she was delighted,
She said, “Dale Turtle, you will be knighted!
A titled turtle you will be for sure,
I’ll give you a knighthood and you’ll be called ‘Sir’!
I’ll bestow this honour with riches and fame,
‘Sir Dale Orange Turtle’ will be your new name!”
But Dale said, “Oh no, that sounds far too grand,
For an orange turtle who likes to get tanned.
I’m sorry your highness, but do understand,
I love my life lounging here in the sand.”

So ‘Sir’ Dale the Turtle the title did shun
Because he preferred his life in the sun.

Copyright Helên Thomas 2008

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from Limericks, Lyrics and Loads of Poems!, released July 8, 2014

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Helên Thomas UK

Reformed poet. Woman one from wonky synth duo Tingle In The Netherlands.
You will find dark, difficult, experimental music here and by way of a total contrast, some up tempo poetry for children and, if I can find it all, an ad hoc archive of randomness for grown ups and idiots.
Make of this what you will. Note to parents: not all of the adult poems are suitable for children. Please supervise. ... more

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