Lost and Found

On burning sands; a little crab scurries to his burrow. He will hide from sandals and flip-flops until the giant creatures ride the waves. Their unguarded possessions may house a tidbit or two… crabs, like crows, love to collect Pretty baubles; especially if they fit nicely in one claw. Tiny crab found, quite by accident, a stray object… and a small watch-ring walked away with its new owner. While digging for sharks teeth by a pier minutes later, ten year old Joey discovered a useless but very tiny, sand-coated, watch-ring. Little crab returning to the beach, Devastated by the loss; attached his claw to Joey’s toe. Subsequent scream sent crab flying and upon landing; crab scurried to reacquire his treasure. Poor Joey cried and danced like a, one legged rabbit.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Lamoureux Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 2:01 PM
Ha ha! This is a fun one.
Kiser Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:28 PM
Glad you enjoyed it; thanks for stopping by.
Onclaud Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 1:48 PM
enjoyed the progression of your charmed thought... i like crabs but am allergic to them... very nice, M L.. huggs
Kiser Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:28 PM
I love crab, but fortunately, I can eat shellfish. Thanks so much.
Warrior Avatar
July 19, 2017 at 5:37 PM
Great little story about a little crab...maybe I'll have chicken tonight lol...^WW^
Kiser Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 1:15 PM
Glad you liked it and thanks.
Sathasivam Avatar
July 19, 2017 at 1:04 AM
Excellent story. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Kiser Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 1:15 PM
ou're very welcome and I thank you for your interest and feedback.
Roper Avatar
July 18, 2017 at 10:31 PM
this is so cute, I can see poor Joey jumping around ...nice flow, Love the write..
Kiser Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 1:16 PM
Good, that was part of the goal. Glad that you enjoyed reading it and thanks for stopping to comment.
Sands Avatar
July 18, 2017 at 12:42 PM
That is a wonderful story. I enjoyed it :)
Kiser Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 1:16 PM
I'm glad, many thanks.
Berggren Avatar
July 18, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Great poem with a good story. Poor Joey.
Kiser Avatar
July 18, 2017 at 11:50 AM
Thanks Alfred; I hope you enjoyed it.
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