Sand Castles

Sand Castles

Seems that every singles ad has the same old lines
I like to take long walks on the beach
Who doesn’t enjoy the thought of that?
who doesn’t want to find that someone to share it with?

Sitting here today thinking of sand castles
The artistry and the reason why we make them
Seems every kid growing up has to participate
Like its some fairy tale we all must experience

But what makes a sand castle different is that its not permanent
It’s a moment in time , the effort it takes to build
The person or people that help you
That perfect summer day listening to the breakers
Crash gently upon the shoreline
As the seagulls bark out at the people walking by

Castles made of sand… quickly and suddenly do they disappear
Washed away by the rising tides never to be seen again
And yet we all keep building them over and over
Maybe next time we use better tools. Bigger buckets
Further from the shore with this attempt
To make it last longer and stronger than the last

Ive been dreaming of those long walks on the beach
Holding hands and the sense of peace and calm and contentment
Playing with children in the sand. Teaching them and sharing.
Maybe ive learned some techniques along the way
That lead to prettier designs or stronger walls
Satisfying the soul and bringing smiles to us all

But child and adult alike know that the effort is only temporary
Not meant to last too long just a memory it seems
Lucky to last past the last rays of an evening sun
Descending effortlessly along the horizon

Maybe ive never built a house of stone.
A fortress to protect my childish heart
Seems im too busy building castles made of sand
Not wanting to grow up too fast or too much
And yet I keep ignoring my need for higher ground
Foolishly and stubbornly trying to hold back the tide

Sitting here today thinking of sand castles