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Crab Thoughts

By Chidinma Nwonye
November 11, 2024
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A thousand thoughts fill my mind –

They’re each struggling to take first place –

And like trapped crabs, they each climb,

But I’m ready to run life’s race.


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  • Eugi
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    July 21, 2026
    What a lovely and lyrical piece, Ivor. Your words would make a great song.

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    Great story Scarlett! Excellent delivery!

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    I loved this series. You have a gift for world building!

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    Thank you very much for your kind words, Derrick

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    Thank you so much for visiting my poem here at CHW, Beth

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