Crabs

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Image purple shore crab Hemigrapsus nudus Beach Sea Crabs 1920x1272

a crab sheds his shell vulnerable for six weeks a new shell appears stronger than ever he struts across the beach sand less vulnerable

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/19/2025 9:08:00 PM

Ha, ha. That picture makes him look like a fearsome 'Action Figure' from the 1980's. ~ Freaked Out

Bill Baker
Date: 7/19/2025 9:25:00 PM

Really! One scary crab there. Thanks for the comment, gw. I hope all is well with you, BB

Itumeleng Cangua

Date: 7/19/2025 7:33:00 PM

Short and precise, well done my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/19/2025 9:08:00 PM

Thanks, Itumeleng. Have a great week. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/19/2025 4:26:00 PM

I love this poem and the metaphor for us human beings. well done!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/19/2025 9:15:00 PM

Thanks, Sara

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/19/2025 3:21:00 PM

A dramatic and lovely set of haikus, Bill. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 7/19/2025 9:15:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn, have a wonderful week, my friend. Bill

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/19/2025 2:58:00 PM

Indeed, sometimes we are stronger, less vulnerable -- generally, after communion and celebration with Heaven. Wonderful write.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/19/2025 9:24:00 PM

You make a valid point, my friend. Bill