Hermit Me

I used to live inside a shell,

But until now I couldn't tell.

Surroundings always stayed the same,

None to lose and none to gain.

I took no chance, buried my head,

Everything I knew was fed.

The food made me grow and grow

My shell kept getting tighter, though.

My shell became too tight and cracked 

I saw the light and turned my back.

The crack grew to the other side

I knew I could no longer hide.

I crawled into this strange new world

The old world that I knew unfurled.

Some things I knew were strengthened here

Some things I knew became unclear.

This new place that I found was more

It didn't feed me anymore.

At first I ate off others' plates

And soon realized my "moocher" state.

I wanted to find food on my own

But soon found that I'd be alone.

In solitude I found my strength

And took myself to brand new lengths.

Now I am a happy crab

Escaped the shell I used to have

I'll try some on to fit for size

Until I find one I call mine.

Although it fits me for today,

I'll always grow, so never stay.

For if you never eat you'll find

You'll surely shrivel up and die.