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.
I had tried everything I could: tapping the tank glass and calling her name.
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
dead!” “What?! Are you sure?” “Yes, I’m sure!” I instantly burst into tears and said, “What am I gonna do now?”

“Well, I-It’s okay, atleast you still have another one. Right?” Mom said trying to reassure me.

“I guess ...I’ll just throw it away” I said as I sobbed.

My mom went to get rubber gloves and put them on like a doctor getting ready for a

surgery.Then, she picked up Turtess and was about to throw her in the foul smelling trash can when I

hollered, “Stop!”

Mom immediately froze and confusedly asked,” What?!” “I just want to say bye to her”

“Okay. Go ahead”

Then I said,”Bye Bye, Turtess.” to Turtess’s lifeless body, but in my mind I was thinking a lot

more than that.

I’ve learned, from this situation, to cherish everything that I have today because it might not be

here tomorrow. Now, after I’ve thought about it, I should take good care of my other turtle, Turtie, and

all the other pets that I will have in the future. I want to have a good time with Turtie while I have him

because he might be gone any day.