The Clam

Balachandran VTrivandrum 01.11.2015Sad

The clam is a lucky creature because it has a shell to go back to. Or it has a shell to live in Clammed, keeping others out. The only problem being a clam Is that people would pry it open For a pearl or two And would discard when disappointed. It is indeed sad for the clam To lie disembowelled, splayed, Displaying all its innards To all and sundry passing by...

Balachandran V, Trivandrum 01.11.2015
SourceLicence:CC BY 2.5
Mood:
Sad
Topics:
pearl, vulnerability, shell, clam

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