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The Calico Box Crab Man

We found the calico box crab man
with leathery skin and a deep, dark tan.  
He gave us soup that was filled with nails,
squirrel bones and catfish entrails. 
As he told his tale and we heard him speak, 
the sky would cry, and the ceiling, leak.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




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Date: 8/9/2025 9:55:00 PM
Well written! The writing is fascinating
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David Crandall
Date: 8/10/2025 12:21:00 PM
Thanks, Anne!
Date: 8/9/2025 5:10:00 PM
this one, too, read like a Limerick...that soup sounds pretty distasteful. EEW!
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David Crandall
Date: 8/10/2025 12:20:00 PM
haha, yep, who would serve such a dish - lol!
Date: 8/9/2025 5:10:00 PM
Well done!
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David Crandall
Date: 8/10/2025 12:19:00 PM
Thanks, Kim!

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