Private Photo I took in 2018 at Lake Lynn in Raleigh NC where there is a large turtle population.
Love the Turtles
What do poaching
coastal development
plastic debris
pollution
unfair trade
have in common?
It is hard to hear this
for my heart breaks
it’s true
placing hand over heart
I swear to make certain
to see this through.
Several species of turtles
are endangered
here’s a few:
Leatherbacks
Greens
Loggerheads
Hawksbills
Olive Ridleys
Kemp’s Ridleys
Flatbacks
all turtles with a purpose.
Empowered by our own abilities
we can make a difference
sharing the facts
taking a stand
telling our fellow people
taking a ride to the ocean-side
caring for those more vulnerable
reading-learning-teaching.
While walking along the lake side
there were so many turtles
swimming
sunbathing
nestling
enjoying their domains
kept in splendid care
signs posted “Do Not Feed the Wildlife”
trusting that people are following those rules.
Left to their own
creatures fare well
people kind can help by not harming
not feeding when they ought not
polluting
leaving plastic stuffs to float out to the waters
all that mess to bring about bother and death
when it is time to show our love
peace has to come
I am certain.
…..
To learn more about Turtles, here are a couple of sites: See Turtles Conserve Turtles I came across these via Google and am sure you will find others in the same way.
This is my Six Sentence Story. This weeks prompt word is “Place” and I placed my hand over my heart with a promise to say something about Turtles. Want to join in? Here’s the LINK
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what a delightful way to use your six sentences. And a just cause indeed, turtles are such harmless little creatures..
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We love to watch them at the lake. I make up stories about them as we go around to the different communities.
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I had a pet turtle as a kid. He died one day while I was school. Well at least that’s what mom said! Good post!
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Thank you! I wonder how many of us did have them as kids. I’m sure we did.
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I love turtles and your 6.
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Thank you!
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It’s so exciting when we are at the shore to see the wooden dowels and rope that tell you there’s a turtle nest under the sand, to stay away. A world without that would be sad.
Also, it’s sad that on my morning walks, i have to take bags to pick up trash.
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I’m glad you pick it up. You’re saving lives. Thank you so much!
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A beautiful reminder of the value of these creatures. Thank you for your SSS and using the cue to teach and remind.
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Thank you!
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Thank you for this heartfelt and educational Six. Turtles are amazing creatures. It’s heartbreaking to read about the effects of mankind on their habitat and survival.
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Thank You! They are so innocent and sweet. I’ve another story in me about them.
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Your turtle photos are gorgeous!
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Thank You!
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I can only take credit for one..
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Most welcome, Lisa 🙂
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a very engaging cautionary Six (thought to use ‘cautionary rhyme’… not certain it would hold… so I opted for the more clarklike approach).
A difficult balance, to write of hope while elucidating facts of despair, no?
You surely have succeeded in this.
Good Six
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Thank you!
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I love love love this, Lisa! 💚💚💚
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Thank You!
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I love turtles, even the large snappers that share their lake with me. Your passion for them and their plight is so evident in your writing.
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Aww thank you!
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