Carapace
You have to
become a
Turtle
To protect
your soft
Underbelly
From sharp blows
that leave you
Winded
You must
grow a
Shield
Hard, bony
Plates or
Spikes
There are
many designs to
Choose from
I chose a
mossy
Hump
Like a smooth
stone in the
River
Pull inside
everything that will
Fit
And when
anyone
Approaches
Stretch out your
serpentine
Neck
Hiss and snap
your powerful
Jaws
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