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Hermit Crab

pincer-like movement mollusc shell host shifts crab wise ~ life clings to low tide Wild Animal Haiku Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin Syllable counter PS 5/7/5 04/11/22

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Date: 4/19/2022 2:47:00 PM
congrats on the win, David.
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David Kavanagh
Date: 4/19/2022 3:08:00 PM
Heya Andrea, thanks for stopping by, I’m delighted my hermit crab just about clung on for a placement, cheers David
Date: 4/18/2022 8:54:00 PM
"pincer-like" - Great comparison. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
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David Kavanagh
Date: 4/19/2022 12:35:00 AM
Thank you Chris, amazing little critters aren’t they, will even lug around an old plastic cup, if no shells available, cheers David
Date: 4/18/2022 8:44:00 AM
David, congratulations on your winning placement with your clever haiku!
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David Kavanagh
Date: 4/18/2022 8:51:00 AM
Thank you Tania, I’m delighted with your placement, cheers David
Date: 4/11/2022 11:56:00 PM
When the tide starts to go out it's one mad scramble for the water, as you say their life depends on it. Good luck in the contest. Tom
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David Kavanagh
Date: 4/12/2022 12:23:00 AM
Indeed your right Tom, and if caught out in the open without a shell for shelter it’s curtains, cheers David

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