The Great Turtle Race

The hundred metre dash to the water each day

Almost took Turnip's breath away

He started early......about half past three

When he set off jogging energetically

He wore his swimming trunks which looked rather smart

And waited for the tide to depart

Ready steady go.......off he flew

The Sun shone and the wind blew

High above the seagulls were looking down

Eating the fish and chips they'd stolen in town

The waves crashed against the beach,

His run seemed endless and the sea out of reach

He was almost hit on the head by a beach ball

Before long, the rain started to fall

Turnip almost slipped on seaweed and into a rockpool

They didn't teach anything about THAT in school !

But he kept on going....strong and fast

Running as fast as a rocket blast !

No wonder he won the championship...

As into the water's edge he did slip !