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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

Date: 5/21/2012 10:25:00 PM

This is awesome . A big congrats on your well deserved win.

Daver Austin

Date: 5/21/2012 2:24:00 PM

Erotic! That crab he fiddle a seductive tune. Enjoyed mucho. Love, daver

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 5/19/2012 7:39:00 PM

Wonderful and beautiful write,Deb.Congratulations on your well deserved win.love ya

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/18/2012 5:37:00 PM

Something a bit different and very nice!Congrad's on your big win! Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/18/2012 4:23:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in Gail's "Sandcastles" contest Deborah. Love, Carol

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 5/18/2012 10:54:00 AM

Congratulations Debs trust you to know the mating habits of a crab ha ha xx

Deborah Burch
Date: 5/18/2012 3:44:00 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

Date: 5/18/2012 10:26:00 AM

Cap'n Deb huge congrats on your win, loved it first time..David

Deborah Burch
Date: 5/18/2012 3:45:00 PM

:) thank you so much David...and Big Congrats to you on the new grandchild!! whoo hoo!! that's worth celebrating! :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/15/2012 7:23:00 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
Date: 5/18/2012 3:48:00 PM

thank you so much sweet Connie!! :) I'm saving your comments for a rainy day!!:) big hugs, love ya bunches...deb

Joann Grisetti

Date: 5/15/2012 7:02:00 PM

Beautiful images. I like the latte colored sand. Best of luck in the contest.

Deborah Burch
Date: 5/18/2012 3:50:00 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

Date: 5/15/2012 1:10:00 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
Date: 5/15/2012 8:35:00 AM

*blush* awww, thank you sweet Russell!! Your encouragement is such a blessing! big hugs, love ya , deb

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 5/14/2012 5:43:00 PM

Awesome imagery here..love it!!

Deborah Burch
Date: 5/14/2012 7:49:00 PM

thank you Pace :)

David Williams

Date: 5/14/2012 4:03:00 PM

Cap'n Deb, poetry and nature lessons, who could ask for more he he he..love it..David

Deborah Burch
Date: 5/14/2012 4:20:00 PM

oops! huge...lol

Deborah Burch
Date: 5/14/2012 4:19:00 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