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Crabs

a crab sheds his shell 
          vulnerable for six weeks
a new shell appears

stronger than ever
     he struts across the beach sand
less vulnerable

Copyright © Bill Baker | Year Posted 2025

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July 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Ha, ha. That picture makes him look like a fearsome 'Action Figure' from the 1980's. ~ Freaked Out

July 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM

Really! One scary crab there. Thanks for the comment, gw. I hope all is well with you, BB

Itumeleng Cangua

July 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM

Short and precise, well done my friend.

July 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Thanks, Itumeleng. Have a great week. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

sara Etgen-Baker

July 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM

I love this poem and the metaphor for us human beings. well done!

July 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Thanks, Sara

Evelyn Judy Buehler

July 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM

A dramatic and lovely set of haikus, Bill. :)

July 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Thank you, Evelyn, have a wonderful week, my friend. Bill

Joseph P. DiMino

July 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM

Indeed, sometimes we are stronger, less vulnerable -- generally, after communion and celebration with Heaven. Wonderful write.

July 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM

You make a valid point, my friend. Bill

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