What is "out there" that stops us from pursing our potential?

Question

Crustacean

hides

Peaks out

Retreats

Peaks again

Sees safety

Scuttles slowly

Two rocks more

this time

Waves to a

Passing sea turtle

Retreats

Rearranges reed cave

Settles to sleep

Day well spent

Adventures swirl

In dreams

Try again…

…tomorrow

Answer 1

And I thought you were going to use a skunk as a metaphor...lol  This must be a 'generic' crustacean, as there is so many. lol   Kidding aside, a fun read that has meaning.  Nice.

Answer 2

Was that a question or a poem? The picture you created looks cute, though (a crustacean waving as he passed a turtle).

Anyway, what's out there that stops us? It's fear. Man is scared of things where he is not sure if the outcome will favor him.

Answer 3

Peeks out...peeks again. You make me wish to be a crustacean; it would all be so simple.

Answer 4

Crabs, eh? Get an ointment from your pharmacy.

Answer 5

An interesting list of images. We are the ones who determine pursuit of our goals and fulfillment of our potential. It takes courage and determination. If we hide or turn away every time we meet an obstacle, we will never succeed. It is no accident that sports analogies are used as metaphors for success. The World Olympics provides perfect metaphors for how to succeed in difficult situations.

Answer 6

lol at lano!

I LOVE your poem but me being me I just HAVE to add  an addendum!!

Tomorrow comes, it's bright and sunny

Crabby  peaks out and see's his honey

Clara the clam  with "Vinny  Claws"??!!??

He has to stop him  before he scores!

He knows the lobster's sneaky  trick

He MUST get there and get there quik!

He rushes out among the waves

Goin'  to get the gal he craves

He ventures  out with Phelp-like speed

His mind filled with  his crushing need

He's nearly there...he starts to glide

But all at  once... in  comes  the  tide!!

tomorrow is another day!

Answer 7

crocodiles in a pool are one.

chocolate is another. lol

um, i was sad once..