David Kavanagh Poet Haiku

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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Andrea Dietrich April 19, 2022 at 2:47 PM congrats on the win, David. David Kavanagh April 19, 2022 at 3:08 PM Heya Andrea, thanks for stopping by, I’m delighted my hermit crab just about clung on for a placement, cheers David

Christuraj Alex April 18, 2022 at 8:54 PM "pincer-like" - Great comparison. Beautifully written. Congratulations! David Kavanagh April 19, 2022 at 12:35 AM Thank you Chris, amazing little critters aren’t they, will even lug around an old plastic cup, if no shells available, cheers David

Tania Kitchin April 18, 2022 at 8:44 AM David, congratulations on your winning placement with your clever haiku! David Kavanagh April 18, 2022 at 8:51 AM Thank you Tania, I’m delighted with your placement, cheers David

Tom Cunningham April 11, 2022 at 11:56 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 David Kavanagh April 12, 2022 at 12:23 AM Indeed your right Tom, and if caught out in the open without a shell for shelter it’s curtains, cheers David