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“Building sandcastles is the art of celebrating the now, enjoying creative moments in the sun — not fearing the tide.”
“Children build sandcastles; adults build empires. Both must savor the moment and learn to let go.”
“We build sandcastles, knowing the tide will come in. Therein lies their beauty.”
9 October, 2025 - for CREATE A CUATRO Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud

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Cuatro-Sandcastles

Tiny hands mold sand.
Older hands build solid empires. 
Both face the same tide—
Sipping joy in wish to withstand.

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