masked crab
nestled in a tiny crab-sized crevice
tucked beneath the turbidite rock
safe
lurking under a blanket of tangled kelp
protected
scuttling cautiously or
cowering shadow still
camouflaged by kindness
your shell a mask
no emotion betrayed
concealed
tight breath drawn through
hollow antennae
distance
keep your hidden heart buried urchin-safe
beneath the sunlit sand
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