Shells

Encaged in eggshells,
Mother bird covers, sends warmth,
New life comes to world !

Life encased in shells,
Armoured subtle beings ,
Frail alluring sail !

Flashing demure smile,
Yielded with coy submission,
Come out of your shell !


Written on 6/8/14
Theme- Shells
Contest- Leaf, feather, shell or flake
Sponsor - Andrea Dietrich
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Hamilton Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 7:16 PM
lovely haiku Dr Upma check 2nd stanza last line do you mean snail or sail? gl in contest and ty for visiting my page hugs
A. Sharma Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 10:01 PM
Thnx Shadow! I mean sail ,, but then I feel snail wud fit better,, let me ponder !!
Callus Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 5:16 PM
This is an intriguing lovely set of haiku, Upma...but I have a favourite....the last one:) gl in the contest. // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 10:02 PM
Thnx Paul ! Ur Lovely comments always encourage,, third one is my fav too!
Mehta Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 9:39 AM
Amazing write on the animal world, Dr. Upma
A. Sharma Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 9:40 AM
Thnx Dr Ram !
Sietesantos Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 9:15 AM
Wonderful Haiku with amazing imagery, Dr. Upma! This looks like a winner to me, my friend!
A. Sharma Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 9:16 AM
Thnx Pandita !
Andresen Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 8:23 AM
- If I had to choose one .... I choose number three - They are beautiful all 3! - Good luck in the contest, Dr. Upma !! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
A. Sharma Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 9:17 AM
Thnx Anne Lise! Appreciate ur kind visit n words!
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 7:55 AM
Awwwwww.....pretty pretty pretty! LOVED this one, Dr Upma. Good luck on contest...Sometimes I just want to crawl in a shell.
A. Sharma Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 9:18 AM
Thnx Eileen ! I just love to see those crawling ones on seashore!
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