Sandcastles. (Poem)

[trudeehunter]

Sandcastles.

I watched the completion of this magnificent sandcastle being built on Suttons Beach in Redcliffe, Q'ld, Australia. It certainly was a work of art and I was reminded of my days as a young girl spending hours at the beach attempting to build my own sandcastles in time before the tide came in and destroyed my handiwork. (lol)

Those thoughts prompted me to write a poem about Sandcastles, (Below)

Sandcastles………

They speak to me of carefree days
Of ebbing tides and summer haze
No time for boredom; only fun
Beneath fluffy clouds and shining sun

With bucket, shovel and spade in hand
I designed and fashioned the gritty sand
Building high I formed a mound
And decorated it with whatever I found

With shells, and twigs and seaweed dried
I admired my work with unabashed pride
But then I watched with much dismay
The relentless waves wash it all away

Sandcastles……

They speak to me of fragile dreams
And tell me, all is not as it seems
No time for dreaming, there’s much to do
With heavy work loads and holidays few

With car keys, laptop and diary in hand
I attempt to complete all that I planned
With determined focus I struggle on
And pause to find all dreams are gone

I stopped building sandcastles; they disappear
I forgot to live because of fear
Building a future on shaky ground
Is not a theory that is very sound

On solid foundations not physically seen,
By faith In Christ, my rock, I’ll lean
The things of earth will pass away
But eternity is an everlasting day.

THANK YOU FOR VIEWING. HAVE A GREAT DAY.

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[janton]

Howdy Trudee! what a wonderful sandcastle and a wonderful poem to match, especially the last section of the poem.
How in the world do they make those castles, is that regular sand from the beach or special sand?

[trudeehunter]

Lovely to have you visit John and to receive those welcome comments. I'm assuming it is a special sand as the texture and color are much different to that on the beach. It looks as though it would be easier to mold into shape. I didn't get a chance to talk to the creators of the castle.

[kaminchan]

Beautiful sand castle!
Reality and thoughts sometimes do not rhyme.
Watching the sand castle disappearing with those waves,
Makes me hurry to live life to the full.

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[trudeehunter]

I enjoyed reading your comments and are very grateful for your ongoing support and friendship. Thank you so much.

[kaminchan]

You are most welcome. You are very interesting artist!

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[shuvo35]

thanks for share.

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[trudeehunter]

Thank you for your comment @shuvo35.

[fotosdenada]

The "lead architect" must use something to bind the sand. Any ideas what that might be? My castles always dried up and crumbled before I could finish them...

[trudeehunter]

It would have to have some kind of binding material as I noticed the sand they were using was a different color to that on the beach.

[hangin]

WOW....That is a real cool awesome looking dragon sand castle something you don't want to see destroyed a great capture my friend :)

[trudeehunter]

Yes it is a shame to see all the work go into these works only for the sea to eventually wipe it out. Still must get a buzz out of creating them though.Thanks for your comments my friend.

[hangin]

True the buzz would be rewarding. Have a great week my friend :)

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