My Shell

Hide my head,
A rock, so still,
Not moving and scared,

Uncover a paw,
Then another,
Peak out your head,

Look around,
Take in the view,
The shell, once my prison guard, now my  protector
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Ayala Avatar
August 9, 2014 at 8:58 AM
Congratulations on your sweet win. Great write!Kika
Gibson Avatar
August 8, 2014 at 7:19 PM
Congratulations, Syd, on a great write and win.
Dietrich Avatar
August 7, 2014 at 11:22 PM
this is so original and so awesome. I just love short ones that say A LOT. Congrats on this cute gem.
Gorelick Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Very original Syd...Enjoyed. BG
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