Cancer

The outer shell is hard and strong
The home is built where they belong 
The independence proclaims aloof
But manifests in times of truth

When welcomed in to loves embrace
The outer shell begins to break
The homely crab is so endearing 
And loves so fiercely; feelings searing

But beware, whilst crabs are gentle 
If you hurt them, they go mental
Rearing up with cutting claws
Retaliation; no time to pause

Once again you're tossed aside
Forever enemies they can't abide
The outer shell is back in place 
As they return to illusive grace

You can't return to their affection 
The damage is a staid inflection 
The course of love has changed and ended
Irreparable pain which cannot be mended

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