Turtie Monologue

Cherish What You Have Today; It Might Not Be Here Tomorrow
Oh, right! I think to myself. I gotta go feed my turtle!

I always felt so guilty for not feeding my turtle knowing it could die any day from malnutrition.

Quickly dashing to the table, I feed my one and only turtle, Turtie. It always reminds me of how my

other turtle, Turtess, deceased.

It all happened one day while I was feeding them. Yes! I had cheered to myself. They’re eating

the food! Wait a second… Turtess isn’t eating the food! What’s wrong with her? I was

devastated and panicking. Is she dead? The horrifying thought had entered my mind. I was thinking of

what to do next when I decided that I could try waking her up. Maybe she’s just resting. I thought

optimistically.
It was useless.

Finally, I realized that Turtie was sttanding on top of Turtess causing her to suffocate and drown under

water. I hate you Turtie! How could you murder Turtess! I scolded at Turtie, even though I knew

that he couldn’t hear or even comprehend me. Well, I suspect Turtie thought Turtess was a rock and I

forgave him; everyone makes mistakes and no one is perfect. Still, Turtess was lifeless and I was

heartbroken.

I take a moment to relive these moments. This was a bittersweet moment.

I still remember when they were minute; when I could even fit them in my palm. We had had a

great time. They chased after the food in my hands on my living room floor. Even though they sometimes

nipped on my finger, they were the best companions for my sister and me. But now, I only have one.

“Mommy!” I cried when I realized that Turtess was dead.

“Anya!” Mom responded, “ is something wrong? “ I-I think Turtess is-is