Crab Wings

by Mary E. Lowd


Wispy wings of wanton ambition
This crab feels no contrition
She’ll rise above others
Who tangle & wrangle
Wrestle & hustle
Pulling each other down by talon
—claw over claw
Shell clacking shell—
They’re wallowing now
But she—
She’s ready to fly

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