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a crab sheds his shell vulnerable for six weeks a new shell appears stronger than ever he struts across the beach sand less vulnerable

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Susan Ashley

Date: 8/3/2023 1:57:00 PM

Dear Bill, I adore your wonderful haiku honoring these cute little creatures. I like how he “struts across the beach sand”! Such an endearing image!! And such a great word “struts” to personify one so small who now feels invincible! A splendid poem my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 8/3/2023 5:45:00 PM

Thank you, Bill. Your shared bit of poignant history makes this haiku all the more special and meaningful. Your treasured reply is held in my deepest appreciation, my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/3/2023 5:00:00 PM

Thanks for the visits and comments, my friend. I relate well to the crab and its vulnerable. Having attended sixteen schools, in twelve years as a young person, I repeatedly experienced the first six week at each school and the settling into a new situation (shell). Always the smallest child in my class (boy or girl), I developed a bit of a strut once I got my new friends and felt comfortable in my new (shell). Just like the first six weeks here at Poetry Soup ... I just don't do much strutting around here. LOL Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Michael Tor

Date: 8/2/2023 11:05:00 AM

Such wonderful creatures Bill in Cuba they cross by the thousands they shut down the strrets when they migrate...

Bill Baker
Date: 8/2/2023 5:07:00 PM

Interesting, I'd like to see that. Thanks for the comment. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/28/2023 4:06:00 PM

Do not be surprised (referencing remark below). I bet you know plenty I don't know about.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/28/2023 7:48:00 PM

Made me smile, Andrea. Thanks, Bill

Judy Ball

Date: 7/26/2023 9:48:00 AM

I can never get over how much they look like a big bug. For nature lovers like me a very informative and interesting piece. Love the pic. not many people ever notice the eyes on a crab. God Bless, JB

Bill Baker
Date: 7/26/2023 7:39:00 PM

A very unusual creature, Judy. I agree, they do make me think "bug" at first sight. Thanks for the visit and comment. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/22/2023 1:39:00 PM

I enjoyed your write/picture. Are you cooking??? Hahah... Have a blessed weekend writing away....................

Bill Baker
Date: 7/22/2023 4:00:00 PM

Still making me smile, Paula, thanks for being a good friend. I appreciate your effort to read and write poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Paige Hind

Date: 7/22/2023 1:22:00 PM

I love crabs; they are cute to me! Nice one!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/22/2023 3:58:00 PM

Glad you liked it, Paige. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/21/2023 5:42:00 AM

So many predators with sharp claws ready to pick up this tasty crab, glad he makes himself less vulnerable. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/21/2023 6:58:00 AM

Yep, it a very stressful six weeks until the next shell matures. Thanks for the visitys and comments, my dear friend. Peace be with you, hugs, Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 7/21/2023 3:09:00 AM

Good Morning Bill. Hi. Well now, this was interesting not to mention educational as well. Wonderful work and execution on the format. Truly. Have a wonderful morning and weekend too. May today be a good day. Blessings always (smile)

Bill Baker
Date: 7/21/2023 7:02:00 AM

It already is a good day because of your visit and comment, my dear friend Lisa. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/21/2023 1:49:00 AM

The tale of survival is truly remarkable. Exceptionally crafted haiku, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/21/2023 7:01:00 AM

Thanks for the comment, my dear friend. In life we all have our periods of vulnerability like the crab, but it usually last longer than the six weeks it takes for the crab to grow a new shell. Have a pleasant weekend , my friend. Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/19/2023 4:47:00 PM

Natures predators, he is adorable Bill. It's imitation crab for my salad. An informative and adorable Monoku xhugs

Bill Baker
Date: 7/19/2023 5:15:00 PM

Thanks for the sweet comments, Anaya. I hope everything is going well in your world, my friend. I've been very busy again, but am still trying to atleast check in everyday. lol Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 7/17/2023 7:54:00 PM

I love the value or message imparted by your beautiful haiku my dear poet friend, Bill. Thank you so much. Blessings always to you and your writings. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 7/18/2023 8:50:00 AM

Thank you, Len, I'm beginning to like writing in the Haiku form. Smiles ~ Hugs Bill

Sally Eslinger

Date: 7/15/2023 10:53:00 AM

Bill, imlike this. Was actually thinking this past month about getting a pet version — a hermit crab, . This poem, actually love,y and to my mind, vert metaphorical, haschelped my thinking. I know many people who won’t risk shedding their shells even to grow newer, stronger ones…. sally, sending hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 7/15/2023 2:11:00 PM

I agree, Sally, most are more concerned with holding on in our world of today; Nothing risk, nothing gained, I often say. Hugs for you, my kind friend. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/15/2023 8:29:00 AM

Patience and strength… interesting!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/15/2023 2:15:00 PM

There's things we can learn about patience and vulnerability from the creatures God created. Thanks for the visit and comments, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Eve Roper

Date: 7/14/2023 8:00:00 PM

facts I didn't know.. Well written

Bill Baker
Date: 7/15/2023 2:17:00 PM

Glad to share some of these unusual things with you, my friend. Thanks for the visit and comments on my poetry. Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/14/2023 4:33:00 PM

you taught me something I did not know. Good one!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/14/2023 4:39:00 PM

Thanks for the comment, Andrea. Surprised I knew something you didn't. lol Have a good evening. Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/13/2023 4:54:00 PM

Very creative Haikus and picture, Bill. Really liked this. Greets to you and Dara! Pangie

Bill Baker
Date: 7/14/2023 9:00:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Pangie. Sara and I are doing fine. I hope you're also doing well. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jim Slaughter

Date: 7/12/2023 11:15:00 AM

Too bad the "new one" isn't a bit more attractive. Great haiku, Bill... one of my favorite styles.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/12/2023 7:58:00 PM

I'm beginning to like writing them, Jim. A new style for me since I came to the Soup. Thanks for the comments, my friend. Bill

Jay Narain

Date: 7/12/2023 10:53:00 AM

Nice one, Bill. A natural way of survival.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/12/2023 7:58:00 PM

Yep, the cycle of life. Thanks for the comment, Jay.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/12/2023 5:51:00 AM

Amazing is the story of survival. Well crafted haiku, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/12/2023 7:53:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay. Like the crab, we all experience times of vulnerability, but in time we're read to grow and move on. Thanks for the comment and visit, my friend. Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/12/2023 2:23:00 AM

I like the information and the humor in this one. They know how to use those pinchers as well. They are humorous in some ways. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Sara Kendrick
Date: 8/3/2023 6:31:00 AM

Thank you, Bill. I've had some really unpleasant days in the last week but I think things will get better. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 7/12/2023 7:55:00 AM

I enjoyed the visit to your page and appreciate your visit and comment on my poetry, Sara. Have a pleasant day, my friend. Bill

Paul Callus

Date: 7/12/2023 1:36:00 AM

I like the informative and metaphorical intensions of these two tercets, Bill. ~ Regards // paul

Bill Baker
Date: 7/12/2023 7:56:00 AM

Thank you, Paul, they do apply to our lifes well. Have a good day, my friend. Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/12/2023 1:28:00 AM

I learned something new today. Never seen a crab with its shell off. Great observation.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/12/2023 7:57:00 AM

Very unusual to see one between shells, they hide for safety. Thanks for the comment, Victor. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 7/11/2023 11:13:00 PM

Oh, this is a new information for me ! Probably the crab and the snake know the meaning of the biblical saying.... 'Peal off the old self in you and become new' ! Beautiful poem. dear Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/12/2023 8:00:00 AM

Good thought, Valsa. They both shed their skin/shell as they grow, just as we human must let old things pass away and allow all things to change/ become new. (or atleast the way we view them). Thanks for the visit and comment, my dear friend. It's always good to see you've stopped by. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/11/2023 6:37:00 PM

what an amazing creature Bill :)

Bill Baker
Date: 7/11/2023 8:12:00 PM

Thanks for the comment, Rose. Have a great July, my friend. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/11/2023 4:42:00 PM

What a great metaphorical poem, Bill. You've captured what it's like when each of us decides to shed our old self for our new self. How many times, I've shed my old skin and felt vulnerable waiting for my new skin to develop. With patience and faith I emerge stronger. Great job!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/11/2023 5:50:00 PM

You always do, my love. Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry. You are an encourager extrodinary! Smiles ~ Blessings forever, Bill