Sandcastles - a poem

Sandcastles

by Susan Paczek

This morning all of us went to the beach 

To build a sandcastle or two or three each 

Some of us just built a simple one 

To leave more time to bask in the sun 

Others worked all day at such a frantic pace
They had no chance to enjoy their finished space 

Someone made others build a fortress with a moat
That was guarded by soldiers in a power boat 

Two young lovers built themselves a sand nest 

Adorned with stones and shells they liked the best 

Another couple argued endlessly
About where each window and door would be

One free spirit ignored advice and critique
And built a tower so stunning and unique

Someone could not seem to get even one built 

But kicked over others without any guilt 

Another managed to steal a couple’s sand 

To ruin the dream house that they had planned 

A few people worked together with skills to share 

And built the most beautiful castles seen anywhere 

We built and played until the end of the day 

When high tide came and washed everything away