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Wrote a poem in the sand,
Wonder how it fares if left alone,
Will it bear on its own merits
Or juxtapose by meddling hands,
Meantime, sun-dries it again,
Wind shifts it broad and thin,
Indelible puddles left by rain,
Sand critters pop out and in,
A boy and his ball rolls along,
With a long sigh, looks on down,
Builds a sandcastle then leaves,
Ebbtide gone, flood tide flows cleanly,
I returned, stood and discern,
Comme ci, comme ca, c'est la vie.

14th line English translated from French, "Like this, like that, that is life."

05/09/2019
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Kendrick Avatar
May 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Good one. I enjoyed reading it. Sara K
Harris Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 1:35 PM
Nice...A very nice relaxed work of art.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 6:04 PM
Thanks, Michael, for your shared light, Aloha!
Hoffman Avatar
July 12, 2019 at 12:04 PM
A wonderfully written piece. Seems so much of life is temporary.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
July 12, 2019 at 1:04 PM
I am appreciative for your astute commentary ~ William
Conde Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 4:54 AM
I like it... Simple but deep in a way. Good job!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
July 11, 2019 at 1:17 PM
My many thanks for your share ~ William
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 5:50 PM
Hello William Kekaula, the sand always washes away love letters in the sand. Aloha! Darlene have a nice evening my friend.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 8:11 PM
Thanks so much for your kindness and your support Darlene, Aloha William
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 8:10 PM
Hoffman Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 11:33 AM
Beautiful piece. Brilliant writing, my friend.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 11:48 AM
I am appreciative of your insights Franci, Aloha William
Blown Avatar
June 1, 2019 at 6:21 PM
that was a fine poem, as are the couple i've read...this particular ones theme reminds me of my last write written wrotten wroten wright....ah well, c'est la vie blown sand
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 1, 2019 at 7:21 PM
An extended gratitude for your valued input--I extend an invite to my most recent post for it shows, the other part of my preferred style other than the above simplistic, rawness ( a formed that garnered 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and two 1st) to the etheralistic me, whereto, I've posted--been a Souper for a month and three days, Aloha William
Wolf Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 2:56 AM
C'est la vie; c'est la guerre...POTD is only fair (for such a great write. Congrats! ~ gw
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 13, 2019 at 10:33 AM
Thanks much Gershon! Aloha wk
Rodrigues Avatar
May 10, 2019 at 7:57 PM
Oui! Oui! This one certainly deserving of POTD! Congratulations, my friend!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 10, 2019 at 8:02 PM
'Twas a real treat for me, re soupers response made me giddy, thanks Kim, Aloha @wk
Ashley Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 10:26 PM
I was captivated by the magic of your poem, William. Your last line is a brilliant finale to this shining gem. A fav! Congratulations on your wonderful and well-deserved recognition with POTD honors.. Warmest wishes ~Susan
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 11:13 PM
Your extended courtesies are simply overwhelming as I fumble for words, I am humbled, Aloha @wk
Nicole Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 8:24 PM
Writing in the sand is like writing in the air. Appearing only for a short amount of time. Yes, tels sont les moments de la vie. Congratulations William, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 8:49 PM
Oui, mademoiselle Brandy, as doctors are their worst patients, how different are writers being their worst critics, thank you for your kinds words, Aloha @wk
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 5:14 PM
William, Mais ainsi va la vie. A gift! Thank you and congratulations on your deserving POTD! : )
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 6:47 PM
Oui madame Connie, and I humble myself in its shadow, Au revoir and Aloha, @wk
Doll Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 5:01 PM
What a wonderful, creative mind you have. Congratulations on POTD, William. All the best~Warren
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 6:44 PM
For I stand amongst giants, very kind of you Warren! Aloha, @wk
Williams Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 4:53 PM
Congratulations on your lovely poem being awarded POTD. Aloha I'm in Waikiki Beach at the moment on business, beautiful as always. Might have seen those 2 hearts in the sand...Maria :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 5:39 PM
Ah yes those darn trips, business and what-not's, eh, albeit, this is a great way to get to know our soupers. Aloha @wk
Romios Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 4:07 PM
Wonderfully creative! Panagiota
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 5:23 PM
Thanks Panagiota and have yourself a great day! Aloha @wk
Y. Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 11:57 AM
Wow! William, I'm so happy that I read you this morning. "Word" potent! Excellent job. Congrats on getting the day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 12:17 PM
I was moved by your words, so touchingly appreciated beyond measure, Aloha @wk
Michael Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 10:11 AM
Some poems are written for eyes, some for ears, others for hearts...only write will tell...though all will be felt...Congratulations William...Comme ci, comme ca, c'est la vie.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 10:31 AM
Wonderfully said with so much care, thanks Arturo! Aloha @wk
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 8:49 AM
Wonderful piece William! Word perfect, a fave :) Congratulations on POTD honours! xomo
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 9:50 AM
Many thanks for making my day! Aloha @wk
Warrior Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 8:45 AM
Sand scriptures...like everything else, washes away with time...lovely write, William and Congrats!! on POTD!!...^WW^
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 9:45 AM
Thanks for your words, as well as, your witty sign off! Aloha @wk
Lindley Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 8:38 AM
Congratulations on your poem being awarded as the Soup's new POTD!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 9:43 AM
Thanks for I am well pleased, Aloha @wk
Gondolf Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 7:25 AM
I really enjoyed this wonderful poem, William, congrats on POTD. John
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 7:50 AM
Kind of you to say John, Thank you! Aloha William...
Pandit Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 6:55 AM
Congrats William on poem of the day..this is such a beautiful poem!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 7:55 AM
I'm in appreciation of your goodness, Aloha William...
May Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 6:53 AM
Congrats on POTD....
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 7:58 AM
Thanks Joseph, Aloha William...
Andresen Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 6:32 AM
- I've written in the sand ... congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. William - A lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 8:02 AM
I extend my courtesies towards your gracious innateness, Aloha William...
Kitchin Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 4:54 AM
Congratulations on POTD William, I enjoyed your poem!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 5:07 AM
It is kind of you for your acknowledgements Tania, Aloha William...
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