A Sand Crabs Lot In Life

Grains of sand hiding small burrows; every tiny sand crabs, the Emerita Analoga needs its burrow. intense sunlight’s warm but has its dangers, even for a tiny crab’s skin. xiphosurans, cousins to the sand crabs, don’t need to stress and worry about the sun as unless they are upside down, it won’t harm them. long hot summers will see sand crabs burrowing to keep themselves from sunburn and dry skin. These burrowing crabs have insufficient legs for traveling. zooplankton nourishes the crabs, building their health so they can burrow deeply underneath the sand. just watch where you step at the beach, no one wants to be squished when they’re building or be renovating their lovely burrow. All life is sacred, please show some respect.
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Krutsinger Avatar
November 15, 2019 at 1:46 PM
All life is sacred; I wish we all knew this.
Kiser Avatar
November 17, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Me too. Thanks again.
Theraven Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 10:02 PM
M.L., Happy Halloween! -Richard
Kiser Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 1:26 PM
Thanks and same.
Mcferran Avatar
October 30, 2019 at 1:13 AM
I can sympathize with the poor sand crabs... I spend so much time in my "burrows" that I burn when I go out now! Great write! ;)
Kiser Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 1:26 PM
I fry i the sun. They don't make a sunscreen that prevents it that I know of. Thanks.
Adams Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 8:38 AM
i love the sentiment as much as i love watching them burrow into the sand when i visit the beach and am lucky enough to see them...i am always looking down while walking, no stepping on them here :) good write~! hugs
Kiser Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 1:27 PM
Thanks so much, they are fascinating. I loved watching them as a kid.
Theraven Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 11:25 PM
M.L., I will show respect to the burrowed crab and the brilliant poet both. -Richard
Kiser Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 1:45 PM
Thank you.
Anish Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 8:28 PM
Yes- all sentient beings deserve respect as you show in this stimulating poem. Thanks for your kind words. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Kiser Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 1:45 PM
Thanks Matthew.
Pandit Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 3:12 PM
Another one of your lovely special themes MLK..loved the sentiments in your poem.
Kiser Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 8:23 PM
Thanks Vijay.
Ball Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 11:17 PM
Having been raised in Florida I know how you feel about them. Nice job, God Bless, JB
Kiser Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 8:23 PM
Many thanks.
One Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 2:31 PM
Nice poem..
Kiser Avatar
October 21, 2019 at 8:24 PM
Thank you.
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