Deborah Burch Poet Tanka

Castle In the Sand

Castle In The Sand


Waves besiege the shore
As crashing long lost lovers--
Lonely lions roar--
Salty cling of sultry air
Glistens as sunlight weakens...

Latte-coloured sand
Reveals waving fiddler crab
The male--his Huge hand--
Tempting females to his lair,
His deep castle in the sand.

~by deborah burch©
5/14/2012

*Note: the fiddler crab
they mate every two weeks...the male stands outside his two-foot deep elaborate burrow in the sand (castle) and waves his very enlarged claw enticing all females who pass by...when one shows interest, she stops for a second or two...stares at him...and he goes in to his castle, comes out and repeats this a few times until she makes up her mind....lol...once he has convinced a female, he seals the door to his castle, and there they stay...well, for a while...lol...db

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Andrea Dietrich May 21, 2012 at 10:25 PM This is awesome . A big congrats on your well deserved win.

Daver Austin May 21, 2012 at 2:24 PM Erotic! That crab he fiddle a seductive tune. Enjoyed mucho. Love, daver

Olusegun Arowolo May 19, 2012 at 7:39 PM Wonderful and beautiful write,Deb.Congratulations on your well deserved win.love ya

Debbie Guzzi May 18, 2012 at 5:37 PM Something a bit different and very nice!Congrad's on your big win! Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown May 18, 2012 at 4:23 PM Congratulations on your placement in Gail's "Sandcastles" contest Deborah. Love, Carol

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl May 18, 2012 at 10:54 AM Congratulations Debs trust you to know the mating habits of a crab ha ha xx Deborah Burch May 18, 2012 at 3:44 PM LOL!!! now that 's funny ~GG~ LOL!! thank you so much, dear...and I just couldnt help myself...tee hee...love ya much

David Williams May 18, 2012 at 10:26 AM Cap'n Deb huge congrats on your win, loved it first time..David Deborah Burch May 18, 2012 at 3:45 PM :) thank you so much David...and Big Congrats to you on the new grandchild!! whoo hoo!! that's worth celebrating! :)

Connie Marcum Wong May 15, 2012 at 7:23 PM I loved your information about the crab and loved your poem! Written with wit and ardour. A winning combination from first line to last, I'd say. You are a Poet's poet! Mahalo, Lotus Deborah Burch May 18, 2012 at 3:48 PM thank you so much sweet Connie!! :) I'm saving your comments for a rainy day!!:) big hugs, love ya bunches...deb

Joann Grisetti May 15, 2012 at 7:02 PM Beautiful images. I like the latte colored sand. Best of luck in the contest. Deborah Burch May 18, 2012 at 3:50 PM thank you Joann!! it was the only colour that in my mind explained it! plus I think I may have been craving one at the time...;) hugs,love ya,deb

Russell Sivey May 15, 2012 at 1:10 AM Beautifully written, this is a beautifully written write my friend! Interesting facts about the fiddle crab, I enjoyed that a lot! Your poem is utterly fantastic and majestic! Great Work!! Deborah Burch May 15, 2012 at 8:35 AM *blush* awww, thank you sweet Russell!! Your encouragement is such a blessing! big hugs, love ya , deb

Pace Ink-U-Script May 14, 2012 at 5:43 PM Awesome imagery here..love it!! Deborah Burch May 14, 2012 at 7:49 PM thank you Pace :)

David Williams May 14, 2012 at 4:03 PM Cap'n Deb, poetry and nature lessons, who could ask for more he he he..love it..David Deborah Burch May 14, 2012 at 4:20 PM oops! huge...lol Deborah Burch May 14, 2012 at 4:19 PM lol...;) thank you David...I just couldn't resist! 'every man's home is his castle', so I just personified a little...lol...plus he does have a really hugs claw by comparison to his body ;) big hugs, love ya deb