Myrtle The Turtle Poem

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Myrtle the Turtle My friend, he has a turtle. The turtle’s name is Myrtle. And oh how I mind, When I hear her teeth grind. She continuously chomps away at the grass To the point that a whole day will pass If she doesn’t cease to eat her food, Which, every time, affects my mood. Oh how happy is the hour When Myrtle ceases to devour. Her irritating chomping finally ceases So I can peacefully eat my Reese’s

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