Lateral Thought

Crab on a mission
So much inside that shell; leaves
writing in the sand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Reynolds Avatar
November 1, 2008 at 3:26 AM
Awesome haiku of the little pincher! Well done haiku, love Kristin
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October 31, 2008 at 1:37 PM
This is such a creative haiku. Nice use of imagery and personification. There is a lot of depth for just three lines. Good reading!! Karen
Gorelick Avatar
October 31, 2008 at 7:35 AM
So Much activity in a few little words. When I think about, crabs always look like their on a misson. Love it. BG
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October 31, 2008 at 6:02 AM
Another masterful write Nigel. Lovely Haiku and great form. I am starting to think if these crabs actually think. I see their writing on the sand, but now you have thinking about what are their mission/purpose..this should occupy my thoughts all day..lol..great write.
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