"I call you ancient seafarer, here long, long before me. I call you strong bone-shield wearer, gracefully gliding free." -from "Hawksbill Turtle Love" by @lindapoet.bsky.social accompanied by the illustration, "Green Sea Turtle" by Hollyn Alpert in Little Thoughts Press Issue 9: Go Wild!

Linda Middleton lives in the south east of England and enjoys writing poetry for children. Her work has appeared in anthologies and various print magazines and online journals. In her spare time, she can be found walking through her local woods and watching wildlife.